How many renters in Pontoon Beach, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.0% (±16.2 points) of renting households in Pontoon Beach, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.0% (±16.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.6% (±14.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±7.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Pontoon Beach
| Share of income spent on rent | Pontoon Beach | Madison County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±11.6 points) | 16.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.9% (±13.6 points) | 14.9% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 4.5% (±4.8 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.8% (±12.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±7.4 points) | 8.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.6% (±14.4 points) | 37.8% | 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.
Pontoon Beach against Madison County, its state and the nation
| Pontoon Beach | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.0% (±16.2 points) | 46.6% (±3.1 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.6% (±14.4 points) | 37.8% (±2.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±7.7 points) | 28.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $54,732 (±$17,018) | $43,643 (±$2,759) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,277 (±$113) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Pontoon Beach, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Madison County (46.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Madison County, Pontoon Beach ranks 22 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 873 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 Pontoon Beach
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pontoon Beach | — | 48.0% (±16.2 points) | — |
| Nameoki Township | 1.2 mi | 48.9% (±14.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell | 3.0 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 3.2 mi | 46.4% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granite City | 3.4 mi | 42.9% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Granite City Township | 3.5 mi | 41.2% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collinsville | 4.5 mi | 44.1% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chouteau Township | 4.6 mi | 43.5% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Collinsville Township | 4.7 mi | 42.2% (±7.3 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 Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 (tie) | Alton | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 16 (tie) | Alton Township | 54.1% (±6.7 points) |
| 18 | East Alton | 53.3% (±21.9 points) |
| 19 | Godfrey | 52.9% (±18.2 points) |
| 20 | Edwardsville | 49.0% (±9.6 points) |
| 21 | Nameoki Township | 48.9% (±14.5 points) |
| 22 | Pontoon Beach | 48.0% (±16.2 points) |
| 23 | Wood River | 46.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 24 | Madison | 46.4% (±19.0 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Edwardsville Township | 46.3% (±7.8 points) |
| 25 (tie) | Saline Township | 46.3% (±17.0 points) |
| 27 | Wood River Township | 45.9% (±9.2 points) |
| 28 | Bethalto | 45.7% (±13.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison 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 Pontoon Beach
Are renters in Pontoon Beach rent-burdened?
48.0% of renting households in Pontoon Beach 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 Pontoon Beach spend on rent?
The median renting household in Pontoon Beach, IL spends 29.1% (±7.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontoon Beach village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontoon Beach village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Pontoon Beach village, 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 Pontoon Beach village, Illinois (place:61067, in state:17).
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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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