How many renters in Pittsfield, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±18.6 points) of renting households in Pittsfield, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±18.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 32.9% (±15.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.1% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pittsfield
| Share of income spent on rent | Pittsfield | Pike County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.1% (±10.1 points) | 18.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.3% (±13.9 points) | 15.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±12.3 points) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.0% (±5.8 points) | 12.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±10.5 points) | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 32.9% (±15.4 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 against Pike County, its state and the nation
| Pittsfield | Pike County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±18.6 points) | 40.8% (±10.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 32.9% (±15.4 points) | 30.7% (±8.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.1% (±7.3 points) | 26.3% (±3.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,167 (±$13,710) | $26,603 (±$9,899) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $705 (±$150) | $676 (±$62) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pittsfield, 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 ranks 16 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1174 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield | — | 41.8% (±18.6 points) | — |
| Pittsfield Township | 3.0 mi | 36.0% (±16.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newburg Township | 3.7 mi | 69.4% (±69.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Martinsburg Township | 5.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem | 7.7 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Salem Township (Pike County) | 7.9 mi | 85.0% (±33.7 points) | Higher |
| Griggsville Township | 8.3 mi | 54.0% (±24.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Detroit Township | 8.5 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Griggsville | 8.6 mi | 54.0% (±24.8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | New Canton | 51.7% (±44.7 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Pleasant Vale Township | 51.7% (±44.7 points) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Pittsfield rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Pittsfield 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pittsfield, IL spends 24.1% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pittsfield 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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