How many renters in Urbana Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.4% (±17.4 points) of renting households in Urbana Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.4% (±17.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.7% (±16.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±18.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Urbana Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Urbana Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.5% (±10.7 points) | 10.6% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 4.5% (±5.8 points) | 13.4% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.9% (±18.2 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.9% (±6.6 points) | 9.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.7% (±5.1 points) | 7.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.7% (±16.6 points) | 47.2% | 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.
Urbana Township against Champaign County, its state and the nation
| Urbana Township | Champaign County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.4% (±17.4 points) | 54.2% (±2.4 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.7% (±16.6 points) | 47.2% (±2.0 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±18.0 points) | 33.0% (±1.4 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $45,994 (±$13,445) | $33,434 (±$1,390) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,109 (±$42) | $1,051 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Urbana Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Champaign County (54.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Champaign County, Urbana Township ranks 16 of 50 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 806 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 Urbana Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urbana Township | — | 49.4% (±17.4 points) | — |
| Urbana | 3.3 mi | 58.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cunningham Township | 3.3 mi | 58.3% (±4.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Philo Township | 4.8 mi | 2.9% (±39.1 points) | Lower |
| St. Joseph Township | 5.0 mi | 21.2% (±14.6 points) | Lower |
| Philo | 5.2 mi | 3.9% (±45.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sidney | 5.5 mi | 29.8% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Savoy | 5.7 mi | 36.1% (±9.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sidney Township | 6.5 mi | 29.8% (±45.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Philo Township, IL (2.9%), St. Joseph Township, IL (21.2%).
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 Champaign County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Cunningham Township | 58.3% (±4.6 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Sadorus Township | 58.3% (±47.0 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Champaign | 56.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 12 (tie) | Champaign City Township | 56.9% (±3.7 points) |
| 14 | Ogden Township | 56.4% (±40.8 points) |
| 15 | Mahomet Township | 52.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 16 | Urbana Township | 49.4% (±17.4 points) |
| 17 | Rantoul | 45.1% (±14.1 points) |
| 18 | Mahomet | 44.8% (±18.6 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Homer | 44.2% (±33.9 points) |
| 19 (tie) | South Homer Township | 44.2% (±33.9 points) |
| 21 | Rantoul Township | 44.0% (±13.4 points) |
| 22 (tie) | Broadlands | 43.8% (±94.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 50 places in Champaign 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 Urbana Township
Are renters in Urbana Township rent-burdened?
49.4% of renting households in Urbana 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 Urbana Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Urbana Township, IL spends 29.5% (±18.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana township, Champaign County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Urbana township, Champaign 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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