How many renters in Elgin, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.1% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Elgin, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.1% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±5.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±2.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Elgin
| Share of income spent on rent | Elgin | Kane County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.4% (±3.1 points) | 15.3% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.7% (±2.8 points) | 12.8% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±3.0 points) | 11.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±2.7 points) | 11.2% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.7% (±2.6 points) | 9.4% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% | 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.
Elgin against Kane County, its state and the nation
| Elgin | Kane County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.1% (±5.6 points) | 49.7% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±5.0 points) | 40.3% (±2.1 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±2.5 points) | 29.9% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $59,450 (±$7,396) | $59,788 (±$3,068) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,361 (±$65) | $1,453 (±$31) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Elgin, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Kane County (49.7%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Kane County, Elgin ranks 21 of 41 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 820 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 Elgin
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | — | 49.1% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Elgin Township | 1.0 mi | 50.8% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Elgin | 3.4 mi | 52.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sleepy Hollow | 3.6 mi | 56.6% (±43.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Dundee | 4.5 mi | 40.0% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dundee Township | 5.1 mi | 45.1% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gilberts | 5.4 mi | 37.7% (±38.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Plato Township | 5.6 mi | 3.9% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| East Dundee | 5.7 mi | 76.8% (±20.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Plato Township, IL (3.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: East Dundee, IL (76.8%).
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 Kane County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | Pingree Grove | 55.6% (±76.9 points) |
| 16 | South Elgin | 52.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 17 | Batavia Township | 51.7% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 | Geneva | 51.1% (±15.6 points) |
| 19 | Elgin Township | 50.8% (±5.6 points) |
| 20 | Burlington Township | 50.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 21 | Elgin | 49.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 22 | Aurora Township | 47.2% (±4.3 points) |
| 23 | Aurora | 45.8% (±3.6 points) |
| 24 | Dundee Township | 45.1% (±6.6 points) |
| 25 | Sugar Grove | 44.3% (±36.4 points) |
| 26 | Kaneville Township | 44.0% (±34.0 points) |
| 27 | Carpentersville | 43.3% (±8.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 41 places in Kane 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 Elgin
Are renters in Elgin rent-burdened?
49.1% of renting households in Elgin 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 Elgin spend on rent?
The median renting household in Elgin, IL spends 29.5% (±2.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Elgin 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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