How many renters in Countryside, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.7% (±14.1 points) of renting households in Countryside, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.7% (±14.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.2% (±13.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.2% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Countryside
| Share of income spent on rent | Countryside | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.0% (±7.5 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.3% (±9.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 31.0% (±15.4 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±4.1 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.5% (±5.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.2% (±13.0 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.
Countryside against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Countryside | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.7% (±14.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.2% (±13.0 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.2% (±2.8 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $68,208 (±$11,371) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,180 (±$62) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Countryside, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Countryside ranks 132 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1481 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 Countryside
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countryside | — | 34.7% (±14.1 points) | — |
| Lyons Township | 0.8 mi | 48.9% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hodgkins | 0.9 mi | 77.9% (±39.7 points) | Higher |
| Indian Head Park | 1.2 mi | 28.8% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| La Grange | 2.3 mi | 40.1% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Western Springs | 2.3 mi | 36.1% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| McCook | 2.4 mi | 46.7% (±29.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs | 2.8 mi | 52.1% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Justice | 2.9 mi | 52.3% (±12.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Hodgkins, IL (77.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 126 | Schaumburg | 39.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 127 | Des Plaines | 38.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 128 | Lynwood | 38.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 129 | Western Springs | 36.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 130 | Hometown | 35.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 131 | River Grove | 35.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Countryside | 34.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 34.7% (±15.3 points) |
| 134 | Merrionette Park | 34.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Barrington | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Prospect Heights | 34.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 137 | Palos Park | 32.3% (±53.4 points) |
| 138 | Westchester | 31.6% (±19.9 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 Countryside
Are renters in Countryside rent-burdened?
34.7% of renting households in Countryside 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 Countryside spend on rent?
The median renting household in Countryside, IL spends 23.2% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Countryside city, 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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