How many renters in Crystal Lake, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±9.3 points) of renting households in Crystal Lake, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±9.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.0% (±7.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.6% (±2.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Crystal Lake
| Share of income spent on rent | Crystal Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±6.0 points) | 12.9% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.0% (±3.7 points) | 13.1% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.5% (±4.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.6% (±4.3 points) | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.6% (±5.7 points) | 12.5% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.0% (±7.4 points) | 38.1% | 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.
Crystal Lake against McHenry County, its state and the nation
| Crystal Lake | McHenry County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±9.3 points) | 50.6% (±3.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.0% (±7.4 points) | 38.1% (±3.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.6% (±2.9 points) | 30.2% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,637 (±$8,661) | $56,791 (±$4,428) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,468 (±$94) | $1,401 (±$41) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Crystal Lake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from McHenry County (50.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In McHenry County, Crystal Lake ranks 19 of 45 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 670 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 Crystal Lake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Lake | — | 51.6% (±9.3 points) | — |
| Lakewood | 2.7 mi | 44.8% (±80.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Algonquin Township | 3.8 mi | 57.9% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake in the Hills | 3.8 mi | 50.3% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Prairie Grove | 4.3 mi | 45.8% (±37.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Cary | 4.6 mi | 66.9% (±21.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Nunda Township | 4.7 mi | 48.8% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakwood Hills | 4.9 mi | 50.0% (±25.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grafton Township | 4.9 mi | 32.6% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Grafton Township, IL (32.6%).
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 McHenry County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Woodstock | 55.8% (±11.5 points) |
| 14 | Marengo | 55.1% (±18.4 points) |
| 15 | Marengo Township | 55.0% (±16.7 points) |
| 16 | Harvard | 54.5% (±18.3 points) |
| 17 | Ringwood | 52.6% (±44.3 points) |
| 18 | Dorr Township | 51.9% (±11.6 points) |
| 19 | Crystal Lake | 51.6% (±9.3 points) |
| 20 | Lakemoor | 51.3% (±19.0 points) |
| 21 | McHenry | 50.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 22 | McHenry Township | 50.4% (±10.6 points) |
| 23 | Lake in the Hills | 50.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 24 | Oakwood Hills | 50.0% (±25.6 points) |
| 25 | Island Lake | 49.4% (±18.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 45 places in McHenry 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 Crystal Lake
Are renters in Crystal Lake rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Crystal Lake, IL spends 30.6% (±2.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Crystal Lake 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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