How many renters in Pontiac Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
38.1% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Pontiac Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 38.1% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.4% (±9.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±3.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pontiac Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Pontiac Township | Livingston County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.0% (±8.2 points) | 23.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.7% (±5.9 points) | 13.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.1% (±7.3 points) | 17.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±5.4 points) | 9.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.7% (±2.9 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.4% (±9.6 points) | 26.7% | 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.
Pontiac Township against Livingston County, its state and the nation
| Pontiac Township | Livingston County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 38.1% (±10.0 points) | 35.3% (±6.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.4% (±9.6 points) | 26.7% (±5.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±3.1 points) | 23.6% (±1.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $37,010 (±$7,644) | $43,576 (±$4,385) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $844 (±$47) | $880 (±$39) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pontiac Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Livingston County (35.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Livingston County, Pontiac Township ranks 16 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1345 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 Pontiac Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontiac Township | — | 38.1% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Pontiac | 0.2 mi | 38.5% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Esmen Township | 5.6 mi | 33.3% (±42.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Eppards Point Township | 5.6 mi | 0.0% (±109.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rooks Creek Township | 6.0 mi | 3.4% (±42.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Avoca Township | 8.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cornell | 8.5 mi | 4.2% (±46.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Amity Township | 8.5 mi | 13.2% (±41.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odell Township | 9.0 mi | 62.5% (±52.8 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 Livingston County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Emington | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 11 | Reading Township | 49.4% (±39.9 points) |
| 12 | Chatsworth Township | 47.4% (±20.4 points) |
| 13 | Chatsworth | 44.8% (±21.3 points) |
| 14 | Flanagan | 39.6% (±30.5 points) |
| 15 | Pontiac | 38.5% (±10.1 points) |
| 16 | Pontiac Township | 38.1% (±10.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Fairbury | 37.1% (±21.0 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Nebraska Township | 37.1% (±28.6 points) |
| 19 | Indian Grove Township | 36.7% (±20.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Campus | 33.3% (±110.0 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Esmen Township | 33.3% (±42.0 points) |
| 22 | Dwight Township | 32.4% (±17.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in Livingston 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 Pontiac Township
Are renters in Pontiac Township rent-burdened?
38.1% of renting households in Pontiac 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 Pontiac Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pontiac Township, IL spends 24.7% (±3.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac township, Livingston County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac township, Livingston County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontiac township, Livingston 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 Pontiac township, Livingston County, Illinois (county subdivision:61028, in state:17 county:105).
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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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