How many renters in Peoria, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.9% (±3.7 points) of renting households in Peoria, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.9% (±3.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.8% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.0% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Peoria
| Share of income spent on rent | Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±2.5 points) | 15.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±2.2 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.9% (±2.6 points) | 13.5% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.3% (±1.9 points) | 10.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.1% (±1.8 points) | 6.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.8% (±3.2 points) | 40.4% | 39.0% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Peoria against Peoria County, its state and the nation
| Peoria | Peoria County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.9% (±3.7 points) | 47.2% (±3.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.8% (±3.2 points) | 40.4% (±2.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.0% (±1.9 points) | 28.7% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,359 (±$3,070) | $37,413 (±$2,676) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,005 (±$36) | $993 (±$28) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Peoria, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Peoria County (47.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Peoria County, Peoria ranks 8 of 35 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 789 of 2,503.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Peoria
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peoria | — | 49.9% (±3.7 points) | — |
| Peoria City Township | 0.9 mi | 51.4% (±3.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richwoods Township | 2.3 mi | 21.4% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| Peoria Heights | 2.5 mi | 21.4% (±10.2 points) | Lower |
| West Peoria | 4.0 mi | 31.2% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kickapoo Township | 4.3 mi | 22.1% (±14.0 points) | Lower |
| Norwood | 5.3 mi | 22.2% (±108.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellevue | 5.3 mi | 19.8% (±21.7 points) | Lower |
| Fondulac Township | 5.4 mi | 61.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Richwoods Township, IL (21.4%), Peoria Heights, IL (21.4%), Kickapoo Township, IL (22.1%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Peoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Logan Township | 71.9% (±18.6 points) |
| 3 | Trivoli Township | 61.5% (±61.2 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Elmwood | 58.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 4 (tie) | Elmwood Township | 58.0% (±28.0 points) |
| 6 | Millbrook Township | 57.9% (±89.6 points) |
| 7 | Peoria City Township | 51.4% (±3.8 points) |
| 8 | Peoria | 49.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 9 | Princeville | 48.5% (±34.4 points) |
| 10 | Bartonville | 46.3% (±19.3 points) |
| 11 | Akron Township | 45.0% (±47.2 points) |
| 12 | Princeville Township | 43.5% (±51.5 points) |
| 13 | Hanna City | 43.0% (±19.6 points) |
| 14 | Medina Township | 41.6% (±16.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 35 places in Peoria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Peoria
Are renters in Peoria rent-burdened?
49.9% of renting households in Peoria pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Peoria spend on rent?
The median renting household in Peoria, IL spends 30.0% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peoria city, Illinois
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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