How many renters in Quincy, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.3% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Quincy, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.3% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.0% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Quincy
| Share of income spent on rent | Quincy | Adams County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.7% (±4.2 points) | 19.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.9% (±3.9 points) | 14.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.2% (±3.8 points) | 12.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.9% (±3.5 points) | 12.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±5.1 points) | 34.6% | 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.
Quincy against Adams County, its state and the nation
| Quincy | Adams County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.3% (±5.6 points) | 40.6% (±5.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±5.1 points) | 34.6% (±4.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.0% (±2.0 points) | 26.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,904 (±$3,114) | $34,942 (±$3,998) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $837 (±$49) | $828 (±$43) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Quincy, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Adams County (40.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Adams County, Quincy ranks 10 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1153 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 Quincy
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quincy | — | 42.3% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Quincy Township | 0.0 mi | 42.3% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Township (Adams County) | 4.0 mi | 39.5% (±43.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Adams County) | 5.3 mi | 10.6% (±30.1 points) | Lower |
| Ellington Township | 5.4 mi | 58.0% (±64.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilmer Township | 9.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burton Township (Adams County) | 9.6 mi | 100.0% (±116.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ursa | 9.7 mi | 60.5% (±40.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Grange | 10 mi | 43.1% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverside Township (Adams County), IL (10.6%).
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 Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Ellington Township | 58.0% (±64.7 points) |
| 5 | Ursa Township | 54.1% (±38.7 points) |
| 6 | Honey Creek Township (Adams County) | 49.2% (±51.9 points) |
| 7 | Liberty Township (Adams County) | 47.8% (±50.7 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mendon | 44.1% (±45.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Mendon Township | 44.1% (±45.5 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Quincy | 42.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Quincy Township | 42.3% (±5.6 points) |
| 12 | Melrose Township (Adams County) | 39.5% (±43.6 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Golden | 33.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 13 (tie) | Northeast Township | 33.4% (±31.0 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Columbus | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Columbus Township | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Adams 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 Quincy
Are renters in Quincy rent-burdened?
42.3% of renting households in Quincy 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 Quincy spend on rent?
The median renting household in Quincy, IL spends 27.0% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Quincy 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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