How many renters in Salem, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.3% (±11.8 points) of renting households in Salem, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.3% (±11.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.8% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.6% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Salem
| Share of income spent on rent | Salem | Marion County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.6% (±10.0 points) | 23.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.1% (±4.4 points) | 11.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±6.4 points) | 10.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.7% (±6.8 points) | 12.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.5% (±6.7 points) | 8.6% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.8% (±9.7 points) | 34.0% | 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.
Salem against Marion County, its state and the nation
| Salem | Marion County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.3% (±11.8 points) | 42.6% (±5.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.8% (±9.7 points) | 34.0% (±5.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.6% (±3.5 points) | 27.1% (±2.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,755 (±$4,605) | $33,769 (±$4,429) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $774 (±$56) | $794 (±$40) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Salem, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Marion County (42.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Marion County, Salem ranks 16 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1281 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 Salem
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salem | — | 39.3% (±11.8 points) | — |
| Salem Township (Marion County) | 1.5 mi | 38.6% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tonti Township | 4.4 mi | 60.9% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odin | 5.2 mi | 36.7% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stevenson Township | 5.5 mi | 18.8% (±85.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Odin Township | 5.9 mi | 38.2% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma | 7.1 mi | 23.1% (±67.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alma Township | 7.3 mi | 23.1% (±67.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raccoon Township | 7.6 mi | 21.7% (±20.3 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 Marion County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Centralia | 47.6% (±8.9 points) |
| 11 | Centralia Township | 46.7% (±9.3 points) |
| 12 | Iuka Township | 46.2% (±41.7 points) |
| 13 | Iuka | 44.4% (±112.9 points) |
| 14 | Kinmundy Township | 43.7% (±43.1 points) |
| 15 | Wamac | 42.2% (±41.2 points) |
| 16 | Salem | 39.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 17 | Salem Township (Marion County) | 38.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 18 | Odin Township | 38.2% (±20.5 points) |
| 19 | Odin | 36.7% (±25.9 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Alma | 23.1% (±67.0 points) |
| 20 (tie) | Alma Township | 23.1% (±67.0 points) |
| 22 | Vernon | 22.2% (±112.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Marion 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 Salem
Are renters in Salem rent-burdened?
39.3% of renting households in Salem 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 Salem spend on rent?
The median renting household in Salem, IL spends 26.6% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Salem 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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