How many renters in Shelbyville, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.0% (±19.4 points) of renting households in Shelbyville, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
28.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.0% (±19.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 28.6% (±15.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.3% (±6.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Shelbyville
| Share of income spent on rent | Shelbyville | Shelby County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±12.5 points) | 26.7% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.9% (±8.8 points) | 14.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±11.9 points) | 19.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.8% (±8.4 points) | 7.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.4% (±11.2 points) | 10.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 28.6% (±15.8 points) | 21.8% | 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.
Shelbyville against Shelby County, its state and the nation
| Shelbyville | Shelby County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.0% (±19.4 points) | 31.9% (±10.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 28.6% (±15.8 points) | 21.8% (±8.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.3% (±6.6 points) | 22.3% (±2.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,114 (±$6,294) | $48,854 (±$9,432) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $767 (±$120) | $814 (±$91) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Shelbyville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Shelby County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Shelby County, Shelbyville ranks 5 of 29 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1209 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 Shelbyville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelbyville | — | 41.0% (±19.4 points) | — |
| Shelbyville Township | 3.2 mi | 48.1% (±23.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rose Township | 3.9 mi | 19.7% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridge Township | 5.8 mi | 0.0% (±120.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Okaw Township | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±79.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Findlay | 8.1 mi | 8.6% (±57.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richland Township (Shelby County) | 8.7 mi | 6.9% (±62.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Hill | 8.7 mi | 22.7% (±78.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Windsor Township | 9.0 mi | 29.4% (±22.7 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 Shelby County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Herrick | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Oconee | 50.0% (±110.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Herrick Township | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 4 | Shelbyville Township | 48.1% (±23.0 points) |
| 5 | Shelbyville | 41.0% (±19.4 points) |
| 6 | Rural Township (Shelby County) | 38.4% (±62.4 points) |
| 7 | Windsor (Shelby County) | 34.4% (±27.0 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Cowden | 32.7% (±28.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Moweaqua | 32.7% (±16.8 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sigel | 31.8% (±76.9 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sigel Township | 31.8% (±76.9 points) |
Showing 11 of 29 places in Shelby 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 Shelbyville
Are renters in Shelbyville rent-burdened?
41.0% of renting households in Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Shelbyville, IL spends 24.3% (±6.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelbyville city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelbyville city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville city, Illinois (place:69186, 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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