How many renters in Calumet City, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.6% (±7.8 points) of renting households in Calumet City, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.6% (±7.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.9% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.9% (±6.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Calumet City
| Share of income spent on rent | Calumet City | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.8% (±3.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±4.3 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 5.9% (±2.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.4% (±4.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.7% (±3.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.9% (±7.1 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.
Calumet City against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Calumet City | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.6% (±7.8 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.9% (±7.1 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.9% (±6.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,975 (±$5,149) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 (±$41) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Calumet City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Calumet City ranks 20 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 329 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 Calumet City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calumet City | — | 63.6% (±7.8 points) | — |
| Lansing | 2.2 mi | 52.1% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond | 2.7 mi | 50.4% (±4.9 points) | Lower |
| Burnham | 3.0 mi | 60.2% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton Township | 3.2 mi | 64.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Holland | 3.3 mi | 80.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 3.6 mi | 50.0% (±3.7 points) | Lower |
| Dolton | 3.8 mi | 72.3% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Munster | 3.8 mi | 49.4% (±18.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hammond, IN (50.4%), North Township (Lake County), IN (50.0%).
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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Lincolnwood | 68.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ford Heights | 68.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Chicago Heights | 68.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 17 | Thornton | 65.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 18 | Stone Park | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 19 | Thornton Township | 64.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Calumet City | 63.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Homewood | 63.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 22 | Palos Hills | 62.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 23 | Calumet Park | 62.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 24 | Palos Heights | 62.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 25 | Calumet Township | 61.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 26 | Harvey | 61.1% (±10.2 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 Calumet City
Are renters in Calumet City rent-burdened?
63.6% of renting households in Calumet City 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 Calumet City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Calumet City, IL spends 39.9% (±6.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Calumet City city, 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 Calumet City city, Illinois (place:10487, in state:17).
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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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