How many renters in Rockford Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.8% (±2.6 points) of renting households in Rockford Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.8% (±2.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±2.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.1% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockford Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±1.6 points) | 13.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±1.5 points) | 13.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.1% (±1.6 points) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±1.4 points) | 9.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±1.2 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±2.3 points) | 40.6% | 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.
Rockford Township against Winnebago County, its state and the nation
| Rockford Township | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.8% (±2.6 points) | 49.8% (±2.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±2.3 points) | 40.6% (±2.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.1% (±1.3 points) | 29.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,074 (±$1,525) | $40,502 (±$1,703) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $994 (±$19) | $1,021 (±$19) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rockford Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Winnebago County (49.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Winnebago County, Rockford Township ranks 3 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 598 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 Rockford Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford Township | — | 53.8% (±2.6 points) | — |
| Rockford | 0.9 mi | 53.7% (±2.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley | 5.2 mi | 60.3% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cherry Valley Township | 5.4 mi | 45.4% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 5.7 mi | 8.6% (±57.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Loves Park | 7.3 mi | 40.4% (±6.9 points) | Lower |
| Winnebago Township | 7.8 mi | 52.3% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winnebago | 8.3 mi | 51.0% (±27.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Machesney Park | 8.6 mi | 43.0% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Loves Park, IL (40.4%).
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 Winnebago County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Owen Township | 71.2% (±44.9 points) |
| 2 | Cherry Valley | 60.3% (±33.5 points) |
| 3 | Rockford Township | 53.8% (±2.6 points) |
| 4 | Rockford | 53.7% (±2.9 points) |
| 5 | Winnebago Township | 52.3% (±24.5 points) |
| 6 | Durand Township | 51.4% (±22.4 points) |
| 7 | Winnebago | 51.0% (±27.1 points) |
| 8 | Roscoe | 47.2% (±13.9 points) |
| 9 | Durand | 46.0% (±23.5 points) |
Showing 9 of 24 places in Winnebago 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 Rockford Township
Are renters in Rockford Township rent-burdened?
53.8% of renting households in Rockford Township 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 Rockford Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockford Township, IL spends 32.1% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockford township, Winnebago County, 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 Rockford township, Winnebago County, Illinois (county subdivision:65013, in state:17 county:201).
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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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