How many renters in Downers Grove, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.8% (±8.8 points) of renting households in Downers Grove, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
40.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.8% (±8.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 40.9% (±6.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.8% (±3.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Downers Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | Downers Grove | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±3.6 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.5% (±3.9 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.7% (±4.4 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±4.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.7 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.
Downers Grove against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Downers Grove | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.8% (±8.8 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 40.9% (±6.7 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.8% (±3.0 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $63,201 (±$8,186) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,656 (±$81) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Downers Grove, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DuPage County (45.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DuPage County, Downers Grove ranks 7 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 663 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 Downers Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Downers Grove | — | 51.8% (±8.8 points) | — |
| Westmont | 2.5 mi | 49.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 3.3 mi | 40.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisle | 3.4 mi | 38.2% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Downers Grove Township | 3.6 mi | 47.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 4.0 mi | 46.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisle Township | 4.0 mi | 42.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Woodridge | 4.2 mi | 48.9% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 4.5 mi | 41.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lisle, IL (38.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burr Ridge | 82.3% (±24.0 points) |
| 2 | Wayne Township | 66.3% (±12.2 points) |
| 3 | West Chicago | 61.0% (±10.9 points) |
| 4 | Oak Brook | 56.7% (±37.7 points) |
| 5 | Lombard | 54.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 6 | Glen Ellyn | 51.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Downers Grove | 51.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Bartlett | 50.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | York Township (DuPage County) | 50.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 10 | Westmont | 49.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | Woodridge | 48.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Bloomingdale | 48.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | Hanover Park | 47.9% (±10.0 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 Downers Grove
Are renters in Downers Grove rent-burdened?
51.8% of renting households in Downers Grove 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 Downers Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in Downers Grove, IL spends 30.8% (±3.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Downers Grove 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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