How many renters in Rockton Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
32.7% (±11.3 points) of renting households in Rockton Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
26.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 32.7% (±11.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 26.3% (±10.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.9% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rockton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rockton Township | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.5% (±8.3 points) | 13.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.0% (±9.1 points) | 13.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±10.8 points) | 12.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 16.9% (±9.6 points) | 9.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±4.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 26.3% (±10.2 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.
Rockton Township against Winnebago County, its state and the nation
| Rockton Township | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 32.7% (±11.3 points) | 49.8% (±2.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 26.3% (±10.2 points) | 40.6% (±2.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.9% (±3.2 points) | 29.9% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,037 (±$18,743) | $40,502 (±$1,703) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $932 (±$133) | $1,021 (±$19) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rockton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Winnebago County (49.8%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Winnebago County, Rockton Township ranks 16 of 24 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1570 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 Rockton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockton Township | — | 32.7% (±11.3 points) | — |
| Rockton | 1.8 mi | 34.5% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Beloit | 4.2 mi | 28.7% (±16.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Owen Township | 4.9 mi | 71.2% (±44.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe | 4.9 mi | 47.2% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roscoe Township | 5.4 mi | 39.2% (±13.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shirland Township | 5.7 mi | 0.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beloit | 6.4 mi | 48.4% (±6.2 points) | Higher |
| Town of Beloit | 7.0 mi | 52.2% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Beloit, WI (48.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Cherry Valley Township | 45.4% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Machesney Park | 43.0% (±12.5 points) |
| 12 | Loves Park | 40.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | Roscoe Township | 39.2% (±13.0 points) |
| 14 | Harlem Township (Winnebago County) | 38.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 15 | Rockton | 34.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 16 | Rockton Township | 32.7% (±11.3 points) |
| 17 | South Beloit | 28.7% (±16.5 points) |
| 18 | Seward Township (Winnebago County) | 22.2% (±61.9 points) |
| 19 | Pecatonica | 9.0% (±9.8 points) |
| 20 | New Milford | 8.6% (±57.7 points) |
| 21 | Pecatonica Township | 6.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Burritt Township | 0.0% (±73.1 points) |
Showing 13 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 Rockton Township
Are renters in Rockton Township rent-burdened?
32.7% of renting households in Rockton 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 Rockton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rockton Township, IL spends 24.9% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockton township, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockton township, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockton 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 Rockton township, Winnebago County, Illinois (county subdivision:65169, 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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