How many renters in Polo, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.8% (±21.9 points) of renting households in Polo, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.8% (±21.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.4% (±18.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.4% (±13.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Polo
| Share of income spent on rent | Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 32.7% (±16.7 points) | 25.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.6% (±11.8 points) | 14.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.7% (±6.5 points) | 10.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.2% (±2.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.4% (±12.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.4% (±18.1 points) | 29.0% | 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.
Polo against Ogle County, its state and the nation
| Polo | Ogle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | 38.0% (±6.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.4% (±18.1 points) | 29.0% (±5.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.4% (±13.6 points) | 24.8% (±2.7 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $39,044 (±$17,673) | $43,670 (±$6,501) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $851 (±$118) | $936 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Polo, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Ogle County (38.0%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Ogle County, Polo ranks 6 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1033 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 Polo
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Polo | — | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | — |
| Buffalo Township | 0.6 mi | 44.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eagle Point Township | 4.0 mi | 0.0% (±85.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woosung Township | 4.3 mi | 100.0% (±68.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincoln Township | 5.9 mi | 33.3% (±71.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brookville Township | 7.0 mi | 0.0% (±135.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palmyra Township | 8.6 mi | 27.2% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Detour Township | 8.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Morris Township | 8.9 mi | 36.7% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 Ogle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Grand Detour Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Pine Rock Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Woosung Township | 100.0% (±68.7 points) |
| 4 | Lafayette Township (Ogle County) | 57.7% (±85.1 points) |
| 5 | Dement Township | 56.8% (±32.5 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Polo | 44.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Buffalo Township | 44.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 8 | Rochelle | 44.7% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Leaf River Township | 44.1% (±27.8 points) |
| 11 | Mount Morris | 42.8% (±25.5 points) |
| 12 | Flagg Township | 41.8% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 36 places in Ogle 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 Polo
Are renters in Polo rent-burdened?
44.8% of renting households in Polo 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 Polo spend on rent?
The median renting household in Polo, IL spends 22.4% (±13.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Polo 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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