How many renters in Pittsfield Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
36.0% (±16.3 points) of renting households in Pittsfield Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 36.0% (±16.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.9% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±4.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsfield Township | Pike County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.9% (±12.0 points) | 18.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 22.0% (±15.6 points) | 15.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±13.4 points) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.7% (±6.7 points) | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.1% (±3.7 points) | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.9% (±15.9 points) | 30.7% | 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.
Pittsfield Township against Pike County, its state and the nation
| Pittsfield Township | Pike County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 36.0% (±16.3 points) | 40.8% (±10.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.9% (±15.9 points) | 30.7% (±8.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±4.4 points) | 26.3% (±3.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $26,815 (±$19,292) | $26,603 (±$9,899) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $740 (±$110) | $676 (±$62) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pittsfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Pike County (40.8%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Pike County, Pittsfield Township ranks 18 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1440 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 Pittsfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield Township | — | 36.0% (±16.3 points) | — |
| Pittsfield | 3.0 mi | 41.8% (±18.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derry Township | 6.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem | 6.0 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg Township | 6.0 mi | 69.4% (±69.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem Township (Pike County) | 6.1 mi | 85.0% (±33.7 points) | Higher |
| Martinsburg Township | 6.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| El Dara | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Baylis | 7.9 mi | 40.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: New Salem Township (Pike County), IL (85.0%).
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 Pike County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 12 (tie) | Nebo | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Spring Creek Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 14 | Kinderhook | 47.4% (±81.8 points) |
| 15 | Hull | 42.8% (±49.9 points) |
| 16 | Pittsfield | 41.8% (±18.6 points) |
| 17 | Baylis | 40.0% (±116.6 points) |
| 18 | Pittsfield Township | 36.0% (±16.3 points) |
| 19 | Kinderhook Township | 35.7% (±28.1 points) |
| 20 | Barry | 30.5% (±16.0 points) |
| 21 | Barry Township | 29.4% (±15.8 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Perry | 26.6% (±29.7 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Perry Township | 26.6% (±29.7 points) |
| 24 (tie) | Milton | 25.0% (±117.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Pike 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 Pittsfield Township
Are renters in Pittsfield Township rent-burdened?
36.0% of renting households in Pittsfield Township 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 Pittsfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsfield Township, IL spends 23.0% (±4.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Pittsfield township, Pike County, Illinois (county subdivision:60235, in state:17 county:149).
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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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