How many renters in Chicago Ridge, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.4% (±11.5 points) of renting households in Chicago Ridge, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.4% (±11.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.3% (±10.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.1% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Chicago Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Chicago Ridge | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 16.8% (±6.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±5.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.3% (±8.4 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±6.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±5.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.3% (±10.3 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 Ridge against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Chicago Ridge | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.4% (±11.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.3% (±10.3 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.1% (±4.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $49,332 (±$6,349) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,304 (±$77) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Chicago Ridge, 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 Ridge ranks 102 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1004 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 Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Ridge | — | 45.4% (±11.5 points) | — |
| Worth | 1.2 mi | 58.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Lawn | 1.6 mi | 48.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worth Township (Cook County) | 2.0 mi | 47.6% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Hills | 2.4 mi | 62.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burbank | 2.9 mi | 60.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Heights | 2.9 mi | 62.2% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Hills | 2.9 mi | 48.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeview | 2.9 mi | 56.1% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 95 (tie) | Northlake | 46.7% (±13.9 points) |
| 97 | Hanover Township (Cook County) | 46.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 98 | Oak Forest | 46.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 99 | Wheeling | 46.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 100 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 45.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 101 | Wilmette | 45.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Chicago Ridge | 45.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Robbins | 45.4% (±21.3 points) |
| 104 | Broadview | 45.3% (±21.1 points) |
| 105 | Elk Grove Township | 44.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 106 | Wheeling Township | 44.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 107 | Posen | 44.6% (±23.9 points) |
| 108 | Glencoe | 44.4% (±31.6 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 Ridge
Are renters in Chicago Ridge rent-burdened?
45.4% of renting households in Chicago Ridge 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 Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Chicago Ridge, IL spends 28.1% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Ridge village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Ridge village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Chicago Ridge village, 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 Ridge village, Illinois (place:14065, 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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