How many renters in Yellowhead Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.0% (±17.2 points) of renting households in Yellowhead Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.0% (±17.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.6% (±16.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.5% (±11.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Yellowhead Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Yellowhead Township | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.6% (±17.6 points) | 16.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 27.2% (±25.6 points) | 12.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.4% (±10.0 points) | 15.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.8% (±9.4 points) | 9.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.4% (±3.8 points) | 7.7% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.6% (±16.8 points) | 39.4% | 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.
Yellowhead Township against Kankakee County, its state and the nation
| Yellowhead Township | Kankakee County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.0% (±17.2 points) | 47.1% (±4.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.6% (±16.8 points) | 39.4% (±3.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.5% (±11.6 points) | 28.5% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $53,611 (±$20,526) | $42,313 (±$3,642) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,210 (±$224) | $1,097 (±$36) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Yellowhead Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kankakee County (47.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kankakee County, Yellowhead Township ranks 24 of 36 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1259 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 Yellowhead Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowhead Township | — | 40.0% (±17.2 points) | — |
| Grant Park | 2.7 mi | 42.8% (±19.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Creek Township | 5.2 mi | 61.6% (±21.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Will County) | 5.5 mi | 38.3% (±22.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Beecher | 6.1 mi | 45.7% (±28.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Momence Township | 6.6 mi | 17.1% (±13.2 points) | Lower |
| Sumner Township (Kankakee County) | 6.9 mi | 28.0% (±73.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Momence | 7.9 mi | 56.4% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schneider | 9.0 mi | 35.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Momence Township, IL (17.1%).
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 Kankakee County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | Bradley | 46.2% (±9.2 points) |
| 19 | Sun River Terrace | 44.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 20 | Grant Park | 42.8% (±19.1 points) |
| 21 | St. Anne Township | 42.4% (±24.9 points) |
| 22 | Bourbonnais Township | 42.3% (±6.4 points) |
| 23 | Aroma Park | 41.2% (±28.5 points) |
| 24 | Yellowhead Township | 40.0% (±17.2 points) |
| 25 | Bourbonnais | 39.5% (±11.2 points) |
| 26 | Irwin | 33.3% (±120.2 points) |
| 27 | Essex Township (Kankakee County) | 29.4% (±67.0 points) |
| 28 | Sumner Township (Kankakee County) | 28.0% (±73.7 points) |
| 29 | Otto Township | 17.9% (±23.6 points) |
| 30 | Momence Township | 17.1% (±13.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 36 places in Kankakee 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 Yellowhead Township
Are renters in Yellowhead Township rent-burdened?
40.0% of renting households in Yellowhead 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 Yellowhead Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Yellowhead Township, IL spends 22.5% (±11.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yellowhead township, Kankakee County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yellowhead township, Kankakee County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Yellowhead township, Kankakee 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 Yellowhead township, Kankakee County, Illinois (county subdivision:83856, in state:17 county:091).
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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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