How many renters in Benton Township (Lake County), IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±17.0 points) of renting households in Benton Township (Lake County), IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±17.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.8% (±11.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.9% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Benton Township (Lake County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Benton Township (Lake County) | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.6% (±7.1 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 9.5% (±6.6 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 25.1% (±18.8 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.2% (±7.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.7% (±12.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.8% (±11.4 points) | 40.1% | 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.
Benton Township (Lake County) against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Benton Township (Lake County) | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±17.0 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.8% (±11.4 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.9% (±5.7 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $58,471 (±$16,637) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,332 (±$74) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Benton Township (Lake County), the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Benton Township (Lake County) ranks 56 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1145 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 Benton Township (Lake County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton Township (Lake County) | — | 42.5% (±17.0 points) | — |
| Beach Park | 1.0 mi | 54.3% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zion | 1.9 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Zion Township | 1.9 mi | 54.6% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wadsworth | 3.5 mi | 50.0% (±58.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winthrop Harbor | 3.6 mi | 54.9% (±26.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan Township | 4.1 mi | 49.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan | 4.5 mi | 49.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newport Township | 4.7 mi | 47.1% (±24.0 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 50 | Mundelein | 44.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 51 | Hainesville | 44.4% (±53.0 points) |
| 52 | Highwood | 44.3% (±18.3 points) |
| 53 | Lake Zurich | 44.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 54 | Antioch | 43.4% (±12.9 points) |
| 55 | Vernon Township | 43.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 56 | Benton Township (Lake County) | 42.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 57 | Lake Forest | 38.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 58 | Lake Villa Township | 36.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 59 (tie) | Buffalo Grove | 34.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 59 (tie) | Lake Villa | 34.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 61 | Old Mill Creek | 34.4% (±26.0 points) |
| 62 | Lindenhurst | 33.2% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Benton Township (Lake County)
Are renters in Benton Township (Lake County) rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Benton Township (Lake County) 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 Benton Township (Lake County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Benton Township (Lake County), IL spends 26.9% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lake County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lake County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Benton township, Lake 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 Benton township, Lake County, Illinois (county subdivision:05326, in state:17 county:097).
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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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Figures last updated on .
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