How many renters in Sycamore Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
31.9% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Sycamore Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
25.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 31.9% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 25.4% (±9.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sycamore Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Sycamore Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.9% (±4.9 points) | 11.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±7.0 points) | 10.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±6.0 points) | 10.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 28.8% (±14.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±5.0 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 25.4% (±9.5 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Sycamore Township against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Sycamore Township | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 31.9% (±10.7 points) | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 25.4% (±9.5 points) | 46.3% (±4.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±1.5 points) | 33.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $51,714 (±$14,726) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,183 (±$137) | $1,049 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sycamore Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in DeKalb County (57.2%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Sycamore Township ranks 22 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1609 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 Sycamore Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Township | — | 31.9% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Sycamore | 2.5 mi | 32.5% (±9.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burlington | 4.4 mi | 72.4% (±37.4 points) | Higher |
| Burlington Township | 5.2 mi | 50.0% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa | 5.3 mi | 37.7% (±27.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Genoa Township | 5.6 mi | 38.4% (±28.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cortland Township | 6.2 mi | 64.6% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| Cortland | 6.4 mi | 78.1% (±35.0 points) | Higher |
| Mayfield Township | 6.5 mi | 27.6% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burlington, IL (72.4%), Cortland Township, IL (64.6%), Cortland, IL (78.1%).
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 DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Genoa Township | 38.4% (±28.6 points) |
| 17 | Genoa | 37.7% (±27.9 points) |
| 18 | Malta | 35.8% (±19.4 points) |
| 19 | Malta Township | 34.6% (±16.9 points) |
| 20 | Kingston Township | 33.4% (±22.6 points) |
| 21 | Sycamore | 32.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 22 | Sycamore Township | 31.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 23 | Mayfield Township | 27.6% (±39.8 points) |
| 24 | Kirkland | 24.5% (±27.3 points) |
| 25 | Waterman | 21.2% (±47.8 points) |
| 26 | Victor Township | 16.7% (±79.8 points) |
| 27 | Clinton Township | 8.6% (±27.0 points) |
| 28 | Paw Paw Township | 6.1% (±59.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in DeKalb 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 Sycamore Township
Are renters in Sycamore Township rent-burdened?
31.9% of renting households in Sycamore 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 Sycamore Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sycamore Township, IL spends 26.9% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore township, DeKalb County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sycamore township, DeKalb County, 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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