What percentage of people rent in Somonauk, IL?
26.1% (±6.2 points) of the occupied homes in Somonauk, IL are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 172 renting households against 487 that own their home.
In Somonauk, the share of households that rent went from 31.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−5.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 26.1% (±6.2 points)
- Renting households
- 172 (±43)
- Median renter income
- $58,611 (±$11,956)
Who rents and who owns in Somonauk
| Somonauk | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 26.1% (±6.2 points) | 38.6% (±1.5 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 172 (±43) | 15,270 (±676) | 1,657,539 (±10,322) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 487 (±84) | 24,280 (±585) | 3,378,910 (±14,728) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.4) | 2.1 (±0.1) | 2.2 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.7 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $58,611 (±$11,956) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $98,274 (±$16,384) | $101,272 (±$3,827) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
In Somonauk, the renter share is lower than in DeKalb County (38.6%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (32.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In DeKalb County, Somonauk ranks 13 of 32 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 744 of 2,751.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Somonauk has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 31.8% (±6.5 points) | 26.1% (±6.2 points) | −5.7 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $988 (±$110) | $993 (±$160) | +0.5% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $65,139 (±$7,992) | $84,583 (±$19,599) | +29.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Somonauk
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somonauk | — | 26.1% (±6.2 points) | — |
| Lake Holiday | 1.5 mi | 7.8% (±5.0 points) | Lower |
| Somonauk Township | 3.0 mi | 18.2% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northville Township | 3.1 mi | 9.5% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
| Sandwich | 3.7 mi | 24.5% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich Township | 4.5 mi | 24.4% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Victor Township | 4.8 mi | 41.0% (±21.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Adams Township | 5.3 mi | 31.2% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leland | 5.9 mi | 25.5% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lake Holiday, IL (7.8%), Northville Township, IL (9.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Genoa Township | 30.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 8 | Sycamore Township | 29.7% (±5.7 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township | 28.7% (±10.9 points) |
| 10 | Sycamore | 28.4% (±4.7 points) |
| 11 | Shabbona Township | 26.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 12 | Kirkland | 26.5% (±8.2 points) |
| 13 | Somonauk | 26.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 14 | Hinckley | 25.6% (±8.5 points) |
| 15 | Malta | 25.5% (±7.3 points) |
| 16 | Shabbona | 24.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 17 | Sandwich | 24.5% (±4.6 points) |
| 18 | Sandwich Township | 24.4% (±4.6 points) |
| 19 | Malta Township | 24.3% (±6.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 32 places in DeKalb County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Somonauk
How many renters are there in Somonauk?
Somonauk has an estimated 172 (±43) renting households, 26.1% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Somonauk?
In Somonauk, the share of households that rent went from 31.8% in 2015–2019 to 26.1% in 2020–2024 (−5.7 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Somonauk?
A renting household in Somonauk has 2.4 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Somonauk?
The median renting household in Somonauk, IL has an income of $58,611 (±$11,956) a year, against $98,274 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Somonauk village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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 Somonauk village, Illinois (place:70460, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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