How many renters in South Ottawa Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.1% (±15.5 points) of renting households in South Ottawa Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.1% (±15.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±14.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.2% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in South Ottawa Township
| Share of income spent on rent | South Ottawa Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±8.2 points) | 17.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±5.4 points) | 14.7% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.8% (±11.7 points) | 12.9% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.4% (±9.9 points) | 11.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±5.2 points) | 6.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±14.6 points) | 36.4% | 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.
South Ottawa Township against LaSalle County, its state and the nation
| South Ottawa Township | LaSalle County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.1% (±15.5 points) | 43.1% (±4.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±14.6 points) | 36.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.2% (±8.0 points) | 27.1% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,647 (±$7,720) | $39,487 (±$2,685) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $935 (±$58) | $928 (±$24) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In South Ottawa Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from LaSalle County (43.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In LaSalle County, South Ottawa Township ranks 17 of 59 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 870 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 South Ottawa Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Ottawa Township | — | 48.1% (±15.5 points) | — |
| Naplate | 2.0 mi | 47.7% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ottawa Township | 3.0 mi | 46.4% (±13.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ottawa | 3.6 mi | 48.8% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fall River Township | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±96.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Farm Ridge Township | 4.9 mi | 42.0% (±28.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Ridge | 5.2 mi | 28.6% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deer Park Township | 7.1 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Utica Township | 7.1 mi | 32.0% (±28.1 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 LaSalle County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 (tie) | Richland Township (LaSalle County) | 57.1% (±114.3 points) |
| 12 | Rutland Township (LaSalle County) | 52.9% (±14.2 points) |
| 13 | Northville Township | 52.1% (±33.4 points) |
| 14 | Otter Creek Township (LaSalle County) | 50.0% (±48.6 points) |
| 15 | Marseilles | 49.3% (±15.7 points) |
| 16 | Ottawa | 48.8% (±10.1 points) |
| 17 | South Ottawa Township | 48.1% (±15.5 points) |
| 18 | Naplate | 47.7% (±23.9 points) |
| 19 | Ottawa Township | 46.4% (±13.6 points) |
| 20 | Oglesby | 45.2% (±20.2 points) |
| 21 | Bruce Township | 42.6% (±11.9 points) |
| 22 | Farm Ridge Township | 42.0% (±28.3 points) |
| 23 | LaSalle Township | 41.8% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in LaSalle 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 South Ottawa Township
Are renters in South Ottawa Township rent-burdened?
48.1% of renting households in South Ottawa 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 South Ottawa Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in South Ottawa Township, IL spends 29.2% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Ottawa township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Ottawa township, LaSalle County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — South Ottawa township, LaSalle 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 South Ottawa township, LaSalle County, Illinois (county subdivision:71110, in state:17 county:099).
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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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