How many renters in Braidwood, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.6% (±21.2 points) of renting households in Braidwood, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 36.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.6% (±21.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.7% (±20.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 36.8% (±16.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Braidwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Braidwood | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.3% (±16.8 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.0% (±10.3 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.5% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 2.6% (±4.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.9% (±4.6 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.7% (±20.7 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Braidwood against Will County, its state and the nation
| Braidwood | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.6% (±21.2 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.7% (±20.7 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 36.8% (±16.8 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $34,914 (±$20,779) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,044 (±$93) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Braidwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Will County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, Braidwood ranks 12 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 409 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 Braidwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Braidwood | — | 59.6% (±21.2 points) | — |
| Diamond | 1.8 mi | 30.5% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Reed Township | 1.9 mi | 56.7% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Godley | 2.0 mi | 28.1% (±63.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal City | 3.0 mi | 37.0% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braceville Township | 3.3 mi | 29.9% (±15.9 points) | Lower |
| Braceville | 3.9 mi | 0.0% (±109.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carbon Hill | 4.4 mi | 23.0% (±26.0 points) | Lower |
| Felix Township | 4.6 mi | 31.2% (±17.7 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Diamond, IL (30.5%), Braceville Township, IL (29.9%), Carbon Hill, IL (23.0%).
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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Shorewood | 72.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Homer Glen | 71.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Crete | 70.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Homer Township | 63.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Channahon Township | 63.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Romeoville | 61.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 | Braidwood | 59.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | University Park | 58.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 14 | Reed Township | 56.7% (±19.3 points) |
| 15 | Crete Township | 56.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 16 | Lockport Township | 56.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 17 | Bolingbrook | 55.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 18 | Joliet Township | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Will 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 Braidwood
Are renters in Braidwood rent-burdened?
59.6% of renting households in Braidwood 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 Braidwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Braidwood, IL spends 36.8% (±16.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Braidwood city, 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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