How many renters in Watseka, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±16.7 points) of renting households in Watseka, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±16.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.3% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±11.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Watseka
| Share of income spent on rent | Watseka | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±8.9 points) | 20.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.7% (±8.0 points) | 17.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±9.4 points) | 11.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 1.7% (±2.8 points) | 8.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.3% (±11.5 points) | 13.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.3% (±12.1 points) | 29.0% | 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.
Watseka against Iroquois County, its state and the nation
| Watseka | Iroquois County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±16.7 points) | 42.7% (±7.9 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.3% (±12.1 points) | 29.0% (±5.7 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±11.4 points) | 25.7% (±3.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,799 (±$6,118) | $41,597 (±$3,128) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $790 (±$55) | $799 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Watseka, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Iroquois County (42.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Iroquois County, Watseka ranks 14 of 46 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 674 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 Watseka
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watseka | — | 51.6% (±16.7 points) | — |
| Middleport Township | 3.0 mi | 52.6% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Belmont Township | 3.3 mi | 33.7% (±30.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodland | 4.1 mi | 9.5% (±71.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Iroquois Township | 5.6 mi | 37.5% (±73.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent Township | 5.9 mi | 20.0% (±107.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crescent City | 6.6 mi | 35.5% (±27.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheldon Township | 8.0 mi | 49.1% (±35.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Concord Township (Iroquois County) | 8.1 mi | 16.0% (±70.5 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 Iroquois County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Artesia Township | 64.9% (±39.4 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Danforth | 55.6% (±37.9 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Danforth Township | 55.6% (±37.9 points) |
| 11 | Chebanse Township | 54.5% (±17.7 points) |
| 12 | Fountain Creek Township | 54.1% (±44.3 points) |
| 13 | Middleport Township | 52.6% (±17.6 points) |
| 14 | Watseka | 51.6% (±16.7 points) |
| 15 | Clifton | 51.3% (±23.2 points) |
| 16 | Cissna Park | 50.5% (±17.6 points) |
| 17 | Wellington | 50.0% (±111.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Sheldon | 49.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Sheldon Township | 49.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 20 | Pigeon Grove Township | 46.4% (±16.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 46 places in Iroquois 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 Watseka
Are renters in Watseka rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in Watseka 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 Watseka spend on rent?
The median renting household in Watseka, IL spends 30.4% (±11.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Watseka 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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