How many renters in Springfield Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.8% (±14.3 points) of renting households in Springfield Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 42.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.8% (±14.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 62.5% (±14.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 42.9% (±9.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Springfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Springfield Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.5% (±3.5 points) | 15.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±5.9 points) | 13.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±10.3 points) | 11.8% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.3% (±3.0 points) | 8.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | 37.1% | 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.
Springfield Township against Sangamon County, its state and the nation
| Springfield Township | Sangamon County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.8% (±14.3 points) | 45.8% (±3.0 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 62.5% (±14.0 points) | 37.1% (±2.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 42.9% (±9.7 points) | 28.2% (±1.2 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $20,798 (±$15,975) | $41,044 (±$1,457) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $826 (±$120) | $983 (±$18) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Springfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Sangamon County (45.8%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Sangamon County, Springfield Township ranks 3 of 47 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 312 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 Springfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield Township | — | 64.8% (±14.3 points) | — |
| Grandview | 2.8 mi | 46.9% (±16.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Springfield | 3.9 mi | 47.9% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Capital Township | 3.9 mi | 47.9% (±3.8 points) | Lower |
| Sherman | 4.0 mi | 27.0% (±22.2 points) | Lower |
| Leland Grove | 4.9 mi | 18.4% (±21.3 points) | Lower |
| Fancy Creek Township | 5.0 mi | 32.2% (±25.8 points) | Lower |
| Jerome | 5.6 mi | 21.9% (±20.6 points) | Lower |
| Spaulding | 6.0 mi | 25.9% (±69.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Springfield, IL (47.9%), Capital Township, IL (47.9%), Sherman, IL (27.0%).
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 Sangamon County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Island Grove Township | 90.5% (±72.3 points) |
| 2 | Buffalo | 65.3% (±29.1 points) |
| 3 | Springfield Township | 64.8% (±14.3 points) |
| 4 | Loami | 55.9% (±35.1 points) |
| 5 | Mechanicsburg | 55.6% (±72.0 points) |
| 6 | Thayer | 55.5% (±52.4 points) |
| 7 | Southern View | 52.0% (±18.6 points) |
| 8 | Loami Township | 51.4% (±32.6 points) |
| 9 | Auburn Township (Sangamon County) | 50.9% (±24.1 points) |
Showing 9 of 47 places in Sangamon 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 Springfield Township
Are renters in Springfield Township rent-burdened?
64.8% of renting households in Springfield 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 Springfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Springfield Township, IL spends 42.9% (±9.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Sangamon County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Springfield township, Sangamon 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 Springfield township, Sangamon County, Illinois (county subdivision:72013, in state:17 county:167).
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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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