How many renters in Rantoul, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.1% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Rantoul, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.1% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.3% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.9% (±7.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rantoul
| Share of income spent on rent | Rantoul | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±9.5 points) | 10.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 25.3% (±10.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.6% (±3.9 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±4.5 points) | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 19.8% (±10.8 points) | 7.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.3% (±9.0 points) | 47.2% | 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.
Rantoul against Champaign County, its state and the nation
| Rantoul | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.1% (±14.1 points) | 54.2% (±2.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.3% (±9.0 points) | 47.2% (±2.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.9% (±7.8 points) | 33.0% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,115 (±$3,852) | $33,434 (±$1,390) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $890 (±$57) | $1,051 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rantoul, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Champaign County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Champaign County, Rantoul ranks 17 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1017 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 Rantoul
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rantoul | — | 45.1% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Rantoul Township | 2.3 mi | 44.0% (±13.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thomasboro | 4.4 mi | 25.8% (±33.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow Township | 4.4 mi | 43.0% (±25.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ludlow | 6.0 mi | 34.6% (±51.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwood Township | 6.2 mi | 16.7% (±78.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gifford | 7.0 mi | 66.7% (±57.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Compromise Township | 8.3 mi | 25.0% (±56.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Somer Township | 8.5 mi | 72.9% (±51.4 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 Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Sadorus Township | 58.3% (±47.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Champaign | 56.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Champaign City Township | 56.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Ogden Township | 56.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 15 | Mahomet Township | 52.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 16 | Urbana Township | 49.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 17 | Rantoul | 45.1% (±14.1 points) |
| 18 | Mahomet | 44.8% (±18.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Homer | 44.2% (±33.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | South Homer Township | 44.2% (±33.9 points) |
| 21 | Rantoul Township | 44.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Broadlands | 43.8% (±94.2 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Ayers Township | 43.8% (±94.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Champaign 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 Rantoul
Are renters in Rantoul rent-burdened?
45.1% of renting households in Rantoul 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 Rantoul spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rantoul, IL spends 25.9% (±7.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rantoul village, 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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