How many renters in Vandalia Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.1% (±12.1 points) of renting households in Vandalia Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.1% (±12.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±11.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.6% (±8.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vandalia Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Vandalia Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±7.1 points) | 15.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.3% (±7.7 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±8.7 points) | 11.8% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±7.7 points) | 8.9% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.3% (±3.1 points) | 9.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±11.7 points) | 42.4% | 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.
Vandalia Township against Fayette County, its state and the nation
| Vandalia Township | Fayette County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.1% (±12.1 points) | 51.9% (±11.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±11.7 points) | 42.4% (±10.5 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.6% (±8.0 points) | 31.0% (±4.9 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,740 (±$5,592) | $37,346 (±$6,623) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $777 (±$60) | $798 (±$56) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Vandalia Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Fayette County (51.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Fayette County, Vandalia Township ranks 12 of 20 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 925 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 Vandalia Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vandalia Township | — | 47.1% (±12.1 points) | — |
| Vandalia | 2.2 mi | 47.8% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Otego Township | 5.6 mi | 66.9% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaskaskia Township | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±130.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bear Grove Township | 6.7 mi | 35.7% (±80.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sharon Township | 6.9 mi | 79.5% (±51.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brownstown | 7.3 mi | 58.5% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sefton Township | 8.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilberton Township | 8.3 mi | 0.0% (±100.7 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 Fayette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | La Clede Township | 73.4% (±43.8 points) |
| 7 | Otego Township | 66.9% (±27.5 points) |
| 8 | Ramsey | 65.8% (±26.9 points) |
| 9 | Brownstown | 58.5% (±26.2 points) |
| 10 (tie) | St. Elmo | 47.8% (±48.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Vandalia | 47.8% (±12.1 points) |
| 12 | Vandalia Township | 47.1% (±12.1 points) |
| 13 | St. Peter | 37.5% (±116.3 points) |
| 14 | Bear Grove Township | 35.7% (±80.3 points) |
| 15 | Avena Township | 30.1% (±31.9 points) |
| 16 | Lone Grove Township | 20.0% (±90.2 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Bowling Green Township | 0.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 17 (tie) | Loudon Township | 0.0% (±80.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 20 places in Fayette 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.
What you can do on Seayora in Vandalia Township
One account for renting, owning, managing and fixing homes, with these figures beside you.
Looking for a place to rent?
Browse homes for rent near Vandalia Township, save the ones you like and apply online.
Browse rentals · Create a renter account
Own or manage a rental?
List it, sign the lease and collect rent online, with the figures for Vandalia Township beside you.
Create a landlord account · See what landlords get
Do repairs, renovations or maintenance?
Get found by owners and renters near Vandalia Township, and send estimates and invoices from your phone.
Questions about Vandalia Township
Are renters in Vandalia Township rent-burdened?
47.1% of renting households in Vandalia 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 Vandalia Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vandalia Township, IL spends 28.6% (±8.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia township, Fayette County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vandalia township, Fayette 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 Vandalia township, Fayette County, Illinois (county subdivision:77330, in state:17 county:051).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
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
This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
Related
- Housing in Vandalia Township at a glance
- Median rent in Vandalia Township
- Rent by bedrooms in Vandalia Township
- Renters and owners in Vandalia Township
- Income and affordability in Vandalia Township
- Home values in Vandalia Township
- Homeowner costs in Vandalia Township
- Property taxes in Vandalia Township
- Types of homes in Vandalia Township
- Bedrooms in Vandalia Township
- Age of homes in Vandalia Township
- Vacancy rate in Vandalia Township
- Heating fuel in Vandalia Township
- Commute and cars in Vandalia Township
- Population growth in Vandalia Township
- How long people stay in Vandalia Township
- Crowding and facilities in Vandalia Township
- Illinois landlord and tenant rules
- Housing across Fayette County
- Illinois places ranked by rent burden
- Housing data for every place in Illinois