How many renters in West Point Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±19.5 points) of renting households in West Point Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
22.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±19.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 22.8% (±15.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.6% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in West Point Township
| Share of income spent on rent | West Point Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 27.2% (±15.0 points) | 20.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 5.5% (±9.8 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 24.3% (±18.1 points) | 12.7% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 0.0% (±12.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 20.2% (±12.4 points) | 13.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 22.8% (±15.1 points) | 30.2% | 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.
West Point Township against Stephenson County, its state and the nation
| West Point Township | Stephenson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±19.5 points) | 43.4% (±6.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 22.8% (±15.1 points) | 30.2% (±4.9 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.6% (±8.2 points) | 27.1% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,786 (±$14,572) | $38,469 (±$3,968) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $664 (±$53) | $798 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In West Point Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Stephenson County (43.4%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Stephenson County, West Point Township ranks 9 of 28 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1119 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 West Point Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Township | — | 43.0% (±19.5 points) | — |
| Lena | 3.6 mi | 43.0% (±19.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nora Township | 4.4 mi | 3.4% (±7.5 points) | Lower |
| Winslow Township | 4.7 mi | 26.5% (±52.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nora | 4.8 mi | 7.2% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Waddams Township | 5.8 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kent Township | 6.2 mi | 100.0% (±54.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winslow | 6.4 mi | 37.1% (±61.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stockton | 8.2 mi | 53.0% (±24.9 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 Stephenson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Silver Creek Township | 100.0% (±83.7 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Waddams Township | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 5 | Davis | 54.5% (±41.3 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Freeport | 44.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 6 (tie) | Freeport Township | 44.8% (±7.6 points) |
| 8 (tie) | Lena | 43.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 8 (tie) | West Point Township | 43.0% (±19.5 points) |
| 10 | Lake Summerset | 42.1% (±67.9 points) |
| 11 | Loran Township | 38.7% (±20.1 points) |
| 12 | Pearl City | 38.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 13 | Winslow | 37.1% (±61.4 points) |
| 14 | Rock City | 35.5% (±35.9 points) |
| 15 | Orangeville | 29.9% (±21.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 28 places in Stephenson 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 West Point Township
Are renters in West Point Township rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in West Point 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 West Point Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in West Point Township, IL spends 23.6% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point township, Stephenson County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point township, Stephenson County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Point township, Stephenson 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 West Point township, Stephenson County, Illinois (county subdivision:80788, in state:17 county:177).
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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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