How many renters in Peru, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.3% (±14.0 points) of renting households in Peru, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
23.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.3% (±14.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 23.2% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Peru
| Share of income spent on rent | Peru | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.2% (±12.0 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.5% (±5.7 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.6% (±10.3 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±6.8 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 15.1% (±9.2 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 23.2% (±10.6 points) | 36.4% | 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.
Peru against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| Peru | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.3% (±14.0 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 23.2% (±10.6 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±4.6 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $47,586 (±$14,397) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $921 (±$125) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Peru, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaSalle County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, Peru ranks 27 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1326 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 Peru
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | — | 38.3% (±14.0 points) | — |
| Dalzell | 1.8 mi | 37.2% (±33.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Peru Township | 2.3 mi | 38.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| LaSalle | 2.7 mi | 40.7% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spring Valley | 3.3 mi | 21.4% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| LaSalle Township | 4.0 mi | 41.8% (±8.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dimmick Township | 4.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ladd | 4.2 mi | 19.2% (±12.6 points) | Lower |
| Hall Township | 4.4 mi | 22.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Ladd, IL (19.2%).
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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Bruce Township | 42.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Farm Ridge Township | 42.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 23 | LaSalle Township | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
| 24 | LaSalle | 40.7% (±9.9 points) |
| 25 | Streator | 40.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 26 | Manlius Township (LaSalle County) | 38.6% (±13.9 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Peru | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Peru Township | 38.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 29 | Mendota Township | 38.2% (±14.3 points) |
| 30 | Sheridan | 38.1% (±42.2 points) |
| 31 | Groveland Township (LaSalle County) | 37.5% (±34.3 points) |
| 32 | Lake Holiday | 37.1% (±41.1 points) |
| 33 | Leland | 37.0% (±37.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in LaSalle 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 Peru
Are renters in Peru rent-burdened?
38.3% of renting households in Peru 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 Peru spend on rent?
The median renting household in Peru, IL spends 24.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Peru 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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