How many renters in Sterling, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.2% (±9.4 points) of renting households in Sterling, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.2% (±9.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±3.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sterling
| Share of income spent on rent | Sterling | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.1% (±5.7 points) | 16.8% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.2% (±6.3 points) | 16.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±3.6 points) | 11.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±4.0 points) | 10.4% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.9% (±4.9 points) | 8.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±8.0 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.
Sterling against Whiteside County, its state and the nation
| Sterling | Whiteside County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.2% (±9.4 points) | 45.5% (±6.8 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±8.0 points) | 37.1% (±6.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±3.7 points) | 27.8% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $35,727 (±$4,415) | $36,779 (±$4,046) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $859 (±$50) | $856 (±$37) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sterling, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Whiteside County (45.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Whiteside County, Sterling ranks 11 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1015 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 Sterling
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling | — | 45.2% (±9.4 points) | — |
| Sterling Township | 1.1 mi | 46.1% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rock Falls | 1.9 mi | 48.1% (±11.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coloma Township | 2.0 mi | 48.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson | 4.6 mi | 40.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jordan Township | 5.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hopkins Township | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±78.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montmorency Township | 6.4 mi | 32.5% (±56.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nelson Township | 6.4 mi | 7.1% (±61.6 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 Whiteside County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 5 (tie) | Lyndon Township | 52.9% (±93.7 points) |
| 7 | Coleta | 50.0% (±104.7 points) |
| 8 | Coloma Township | 48.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 9 | Rock Falls | 48.1% (±11.4 points) |
| 10 | Sterling Township | 46.1% (±9.4 points) |
| 11 | Sterling | 45.2% (±9.4 points) |
| 12 | Fenton Township | 42.9% (±88.8 points) |
| 13 | Prophetstown | 40.3% (±22.0 points) |
| 14 | Genesee Township | 40.0% (±94.0 points) |
| 15 | Prophetstown Township | 38.8% (±20.2 points) |
| 16 | Montmorency Township | 32.5% (±56.5 points) |
| 17 | Albany | 32.3% (±71.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Whiteside 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 Sterling
Are renters in Sterling rent-burdened?
45.2% of renting households in Sterling 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 Sterling spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sterling, IL spends 27.7% (±3.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sterling 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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