How many renters in Chicago Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.5% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Chicago Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.5% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.5% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.3% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chicago Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Chicago Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.2% (±5.9 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±5.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±4.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.8% (±5.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.0% (±5.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.5% (±7.6 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.
Chicago Heights against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Chicago Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.5% (±9.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.5% (±7.6 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.3% (±3.8 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,744 (±$3,789) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,038 (±$97) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chicago Heights, 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, Chicago Heights ranks 73 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 732 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 Chicago Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights | — | 50.5% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Bloom Township | 1.8 mi | 51.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Chicago Heights | 1.9 mi | 68.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood | 2.4 mi | 57.1% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford Heights | 2.7 mi | 68.2% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steger | 2.8 mi | 56.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia Fields | 3.1 mi | 94.5% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Flossmoor | 3.3 mi | 13.9% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Park Forest | 3.4 mi | 48.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flossmoor, IL (13.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olympia Fields, IL (94.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 67 | Matteson | 51.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 68 (tie) | Blue Island | 50.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 68 (tie) | Northbrook | 50.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Lyons | 50.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Mount Prospect | 50.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Orland Township | 50.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 73 | Chicago Heights | 50.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 74 | Hillside | 50.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 75 | Morton Grove | 50.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 76 | Kenilworth | 50.0% (±88.5 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 49.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Niles | 49.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Lemont Township | 49.2% (±21.5 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 Chicago Heights
Are renters in Chicago Heights rent-burdened?
50.5% of renting households in Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chicago Heights, IL spends 30.3% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Heights city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Heights city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Heights 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 Chicago Heights city, Illinois (place:14026, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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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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