How many renters in Rock Island, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.3% (±7.4 points) of renting households in Rock Island, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.3% (±7.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.7% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.0% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rock Island
| Share of income spent on rent | Rock Island | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.0% (±4.0 points) | 17.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.1% (±3.2 points) | 11.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.7% (±3.3 points) | 11.1% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.0% (±3.2 points) | 11.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.6% (±3.8 points) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.7% (±6.3 points) | 39.3% | 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 Island against Rock Island County, its state and the nation
| Rock Island | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.3% (±7.4 points) | 47.7% (±3.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.7% (±6.3 points) | 39.3% (±2.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.0% (±1.1 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $29,483 (±$3,606) | $36,278 (±$2,226) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $842 (±$27) | $889 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rock Island, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Rock Island County (47.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Rock Island County, Rock Island ranks 6 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 584 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 Island
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island | — | 54.3% (±7.4 points) | — |
| South Rock Island Township | 1.2 mi | 39.3% (±9.7 points) | Lower |
| Blackhawk Township | 2.3 mi | 50.3% (±15.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Milan | 2.6 mi | 42.5% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Island Township | 2.8 mi | 63.0% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Grove | 4.0 mi | 66.7% (±35.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moline Township | 4.7 mi | 48.2% (±7.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Moline | 4.8 mi | 46.0% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Moline Township | 5.8 mi | 44.6% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: South Rock Island Township, IL (39.3%).
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 Rock Island County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reynolds | 75.0% (±73.8 points) |
| 2 | Carbon Cliff | 67.9% (±15.5 points) |
| 3 | Oak Grove | 66.7% (±35.5 points) |
| 4 | Rock Island Township | 63.0% (±9.0 points) |
| 5 | Bowling Township | 57.1% (±51.6 points) |
| 6 | Rock Island | 54.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 7 | Zuma Township | 53.8% (±56.9 points) |
| 8 | Canoe Creek Township | 52.0% (±57.6 points) |
| 9 | Blackhawk Township | 50.3% (±15.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | East Moline | 48.2% (±10.1 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Moline Township | 48.2% (±7.7 points) |
| 12 | Hampton Township | 46.3% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 33 places in Rock Island 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 Island
Are renters in Rock Island rent-burdened?
54.3% of renting households in Rock Island 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 Island spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rock Island, IL spends 32.0% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Island city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Island city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rock Island city, 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 Rock Island city, Illinois (place:65078, 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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