How many renters in Buffalo Grove, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.8% (±7.0 points) of renting households in Buffalo Grove, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.8% (±7.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.4% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.7% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Buffalo Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Buffalo Grove | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±3.8 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.2% (±4.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.5% (±5.6 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.7% (±4.2 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±3.7 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.4% (±6.0 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.
Buffalo Grove against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Buffalo Grove | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.8% (±7.0 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.4% (±6.0 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.7% (±1.7 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $90,320 (±$9,438) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,037 (±$148) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Buffalo Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Lake County (49.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Buffalo Grove ranks 59 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1475 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 Buffalo Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove | — | 34.8% (±7.0 points) | — |
| Vernon Township | 2.4 mi | 43.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 3.1 mi | 52.1% (±14.0 points) | Higher |
| Long Grove | 3.2 mi | 50.0% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeling | 3.3 mi | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | Higher |
| Riverwoods | 3.5 mi | 86.6% (±48.6 points) | Higher |
| Wheeling Township | 4.0 mi | 44.7% (±4.2 points) | Higher |
| Indian Creek | 4.3 mi | 15.0% (±78.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kildeer | 4.6 mi | 60.0% (±92.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincolnshire, IL (52.1%), Wheeling, IL (46.2%), Riverwoods, IL (86.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 63 | Round Lake Heights | 32.4% (±22.3 points) |
| 64 | Wauconda | 30.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 65 | Wauconda Township | 29.0% (±8.9 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 Buffalo Grove
Are renters in Buffalo Grove rent-burdened?
34.8% of renting households in Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Buffalo Grove, IL spends 24.7% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo Grove village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo Grove village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Buffalo Grove 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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