How many renters in Carol Stream, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.2% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Carol Stream, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.2% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.8% (±5.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.2% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Carol Stream
| Share of income spent on rent | Carol Stream | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.2% (±5.3 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.0% (±6.8 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±4.3 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.9% (±4.6 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.4% (±3.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.8% (±5.6 points) | 36.1% | 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.
Carol Stream against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Carol Stream | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.2% (±6.6 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.8% (±5.6 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.2% (±2.2 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,375 (±$11,992) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,529 (±$78) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Carol Stream, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DuPage County (45.1%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In DuPage County, Carol Stream ranks 30 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1202 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 Carol Stream
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carol Stream | — | 41.2% (±6.6 points) | — |
| Glendale Heights | 2.8 mi | 45.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale Township | 3.0 mi | 45.8% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 3.1 mi | 46.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloomingdale | 3.1 mi | 48.1% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bartlett | 3.6 mi | 50.9% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township | 4.0 mi | 66.3% (±12.2 points) | Higher |
| Hanover Park | 4.3 mi | 47.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 4.6 mi | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Wayne Township, IL (66.3%).
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 DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | Milton Township | 43.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 25 | Naperville Township | 43.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 26 | Lisle Township | 42.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 27 | Oakbrook Terrace | 42.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 28 | Willowbrook | 41.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 29 | Wood Dale | 41.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 30 | Carol Stream | 41.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | Clarendon Hills | 40.7% (±23.3 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Naperville | 39.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Roselle | 39.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 34 | Lisle | 38.2% (±7.0 points) |
| 35 | Bensenville | 38.1% (±8.3 points) |
| 36 | Addison Township | 37.4% (±4.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage 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 Carol Stream
Are renters in Carol Stream rent-burdened?
41.2% of renting households in Carol Stream 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 Carol Stream spend on rent?
The median renting household in Carol Stream, IL spends 27.2% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carol Stream village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carol Stream village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Carol Stream 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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