How many renters in Stockton, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.0% (±24.9 points) of renting households in Stockton, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.0% (±24.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.6% (±15.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.7% (±9.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Stockton
| Share of income spent on rent | Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±10.5 points) | 15.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 21.2% (±15.7 points) | 10.3% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.4% (±10.1 points) | 16.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.9% (±5.2 points) | 16.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 22.4% (±19.2 points) | 12.8% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.6% (±15.9 points) | 28.4% | 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.
Stockton against Jo Daviess County, its state and the nation
| Stockton | Jo Daviess County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.0% (±24.9 points) | 41.2% (±10.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.6% (±15.9 points) | 28.4% (±7.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.7% (±9.8 points) | 27.3% (±2.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $27,083 (±$12,736) | $35,884 (±$5,468) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $791 (±$115) | $825 (±$42) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Stockton, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jo Daviess County (41.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jo Daviess County, Stockton ranks 8 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 618 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 Stockton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stockton | — | 53.0% (±24.9 points) | — |
| Stockton Township | 2.6 mi | 49.5% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rush Township | 4.8 mi | 22.6% (±24.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nora Township | 6.1 mi | 3.4% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Kent Township | 7.2 mi | 100.0% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nora | 7.7 mi | 7.2% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| West Point Township | 8.2 mi | 43.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodbine Township | 8.2 mi | 59.0% (±35.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompson Township | 9.0 mi | 50.0% (±98.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Nora Township, IL (3.4%), Nora, IL (7.2%).
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 Jo Daviess County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Apple River Township | 75.0% (±53.5 points) |
| 3 | Hanover | 62.7% (±22.7 points) |
| 4 | Woodbine Township | 59.0% (±35.8 points) |
| 5 | Hanover Township (Jo Daviess County) | 58.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | The Galena Territory | 54.5% (±71.7 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Warren Township (Jo Daviess County) | 54.5% (±23.9 points) |
| 8 | Stockton | 53.0% (±24.9 points) |
| 9 | Warren | 52.4% (±24.8 points) |
| 10 | East Galena Township | 51.2% (±55.5 points) |
| 11 | Elizabeth Township | 50.9% (±32.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Rawlins Township | 50.0% (±65.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Thompson Township | 50.0% (±98.7 points) |
| 14 | Stockton Township | 49.5% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Jo Daviess 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 Stockton
Are renters in Stockton rent-burdened?
53.0% of renting households in Stockton 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 Stockton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Stockton, IL spends 30.7% (±9.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Stockton village, 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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