How many renters in Barrington, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.0% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Barrington, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
29.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.0% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 29.2% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.2% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Barrington
| Share of income spent on rent | Barrington | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 22.6% (±12.8 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.4% (±7.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.7% (±10.4 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.3% (±7.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.8% (±4.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 29.2% (±9.9 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.
Barrington against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Barrington | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.0% (±10.7 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 29.2% (±9.9 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.2% (±3.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,281 (±$21,929) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,500 (±$545) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Barrington, 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, Barrington ranks 135 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1507 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 Barrington
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington | — | 34.0% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Deer Park | 2.4 mi | 59.1% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 2.9 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cuba Township | 3.6 mi | 55.3% (±11.8 points) | Higher |
| Lake Zurich | 3.7 mi | 44.2% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Township | 3.8 mi | 27.8% (±14.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Barrington | 3.8 mi | 76.2% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Hills | 3.9 mi | 56.8% (±52.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine Township | 4.3 mi | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Cuba Township, IL (55.3%), 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 129 | Western Springs | 36.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 130 | Hometown | 35.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 131 | River Grove | 35.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Countryside | 34.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 34.7% (±15.3 points) |
| 134 | Merrionette Park | 34.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Barrington | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Prospect Heights | 34.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 137 | Palos Park | 32.3% (±53.4 points) |
| 138 | Westchester | 31.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 139 | South Barrington | 30.0% (±72.5 points) |
| 140 | Indian Head Park | 28.8% (±36.2 points) |
| 141 | Barrington Township | 27.8% (±14.2 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 Barrington
Are renters in Barrington rent-burdened?
34.0% of renting households in Barrington 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 Barrington spend on rent?
The median renting household in Barrington, IL spends 24.2% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Barrington village, 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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