How many renters in Berwyn Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.1% (±8.5 points) of renting households in Berwyn Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.1% (±8.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.0% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.5% (±3.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Berwyn Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Berwyn Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±4.2 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±4.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.0% (±4.2 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.9% (±2.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.1% (±5.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.0% (±6.7 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.
Berwyn Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Berwyn Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.1% (±8.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.0% (±6.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.5% (±3.2 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,494 (±$4,483) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 (±$56) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Berwyn Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cook County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Berwyn Township ranks 54 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 553 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 Berwyn Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berwyn Township | — | 55.1% (±8.5 points) | — |
| Berwyn | 0.0 mi | 55.1% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside | 1.5 mi | 16.5% (±17.9 points) | Lower |
| Cicero | 1.6 mi | 47.2% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cicero Township | 1.6 mi | 47.2% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Riverside | 1.8 mi | 56.4% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverside Township (Cook County) | 1.9 mi | 39.8% (±14.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stickney | 2.0 mi | 40.4% (±30.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Park | 2.1 mi | 47.4% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Riverside, IL (16.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 48 | North Riverside | 56.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 49 | La Grange Park | 56.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Bridgeview | 56.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Maywood | 56.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 52 | Palos Township | 55.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 55 | Elk Grove Village | 54.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 56 | Palatine | 53.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 57 | Evanston | 53.1% (±4.2 points) |
| 58 | Rich Township | 52.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 59 | Justice | 52.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Lansing | 52.1% (±11.9 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 Berwyn Township
Are renters in Berwyn Township rent-burdened?
55.1% of renting households in Berwyn 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 Berwyn Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Berwyn Township, IL spends 32.5% (±3.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Berwyn township, Cook 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 Berwyn township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:05586, in state:17 county:031).
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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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