How many renters in Rock Falls, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±11.4 points) of renting households in Rock Falls, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±11.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.7% (±10.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±4.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rock Falls
| Share of income spent on rent | Rock Falls | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±5.3 points) | 16.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 20.0% (±7.3 points) | 16.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.7% (±5.1 points) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±7.3 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±4.4 points) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.7% (±10.5 points) | 37.1% | 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.
Rock Falls against Whiteside County, its state and the nation
| Rock Falls | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±11.4 points) | 45.5% (±6.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.7% (±10.5 points) | 37.1% (±6.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±4.0 points) | 27.8% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $24,813 (±$14,353) | $36,779 (±$4,046) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $754 (±$77) | $856 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rock Falls, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Whiteside County (45.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Whiteside County, Rock Falls ranks 9 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 867 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 Rock Falls
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Falls | — | 48.1% (±11.4 points) | — |
| Coloma Township | 0.2 mi | 48.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling | 1.9 mi | 45.2% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Township | 2.9 mi | 46.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montmorency Township | 4.5 mi | 32.5% (±56.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson | 4.8 mi | 40.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkins Township | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 6.4 mi | 7.1% (±61.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hume Township | 7.3 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 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 Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Fulton | 72.5% (±27.3 points) |
| 4 | Fulton Township | 66.9% (±24.6 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon Township | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 7 | Coleta | 50.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 8 | Coloma Township | 48.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 9 | Rock Falls | 48.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Sterling Township | 46.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | Sterling | 45.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 | Fenton Township | 42.9% (±88.8 points) |
| 13 | Prophetstown | 40.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 14 | Genesee Township | 40.0% (±94.0 points) |
| 15 | Prophetstown Township | 38.8% (±20.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Whiteside 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 Rock Falls
Are renters in Rock Falls rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in Rock Falls 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 Rock Falls spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rock Falls, IL spends 29.2% (±4.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Falls 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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