How many renters in Arlington Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
40.1% (±5.8 points) of renting households in Arlington Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 40.1% (±5.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.6% (±4.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.3% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Arlington Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Arlington Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.8% (±3.3 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±3.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.5% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.6% (±4.9 points) | 39.9% | 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.
Arlington Heights against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Arlington Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.6% (±4.9 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.3% (±1.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,602 (±$5,385) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,760 (±$44) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Arlington Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Arlington Heights ranks 123 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1242 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 Arlington Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arlington Heights | — | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | — |
| Wheeling Township | 2.1 mi | 44.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 2.7 mi | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prospect Heights | 2.7 mi | 34.0% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Prospect | 3.2 mi | 50.7% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Palatine | 3.5 mi | 53.4% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
| Wheeling | 3.8 mi | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine Township | 4.3 mi | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Elk Grove Township | 4.7 mi | 44.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Prospect, IL (50.7%), Palatine, IL (53.4%), Palatine Township, IL (48.9%).
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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 117 (tie) | Brookfield | 42.5% (±16.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 42.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 119 | Orland Hills | 42.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 120 | Harwood Heights | 41.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 121 | Elmwood Park | 41.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 122 | Stickney | 40.4% (±30.0 points) |
| 123 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 40.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 123 (tie) | La Grange | 40.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 125 | Riverside Township (Cook County) | 39.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 126 | Schaumburg | 39.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 127 | Des Plaines | 38.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 128 | Lynwood | 38.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 129 | Western Springs | 36.1% (±23.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Arlington Heights
Are renters in Arlington Heights rent-burdened?
40.1% of renting households in Arlington Heights 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 Arlington Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Arlington Heights, IL spends 26.3% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington Heights village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington Heights village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Arlington Heights village, 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 Arlington Heights village, Illinois (place:02154, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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