How many renters in Evanston, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
53.1% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Evanston, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 53.1% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.4% (±3.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.8% (±1.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Evanston
| Share of income spent on rent | Evanston | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.4% (±2.5 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.2% (±2.4 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.9% (±3.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±2.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.4% (±3.2 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.
Evanston against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Evanston | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 53.1% (±4.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.4% (±3.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.8% (±1.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,664 (±$6,804) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,762 (±$46) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Evanston, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cook County (48.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Evanston ranks 57 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 613 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 Evanston
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evanston | — | 53.1% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Skokie | 2.5 mi | 59.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wilmette | 2.8 mi | 45.6% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kenilworth | 3.1 mi | 50.0% (±88.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 3.4 mi | 57.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnwood | 3.5 mi | 68.7% (±13.6 points) | Higher |
| New Trier Township | 4.6 mi | 47.2% (±9.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 4.7 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winnetka | 4.8 mi | 56.8% (±25.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincolnwood, IL (68.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 (tie) | Maywood | 56.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 52 | Palos Township | 55.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 55 | Elk Grove Village | 54.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 56 | Palatine | 53.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 57 | Evanston | 53.1% (±4.2 points) |
| 58 | Rich Township | 52.5% (±8.9 points) |
| 59 | Justice | 52.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Lansing | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Willow Springs | 52.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 62 | Lemont | 51.9% (±20.2 points) |
| 63 | Norridge | 51.6% (±18.3 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 Evanston
Are renters in Evanston rent-burdened?
53.1% of renting households in Evanston 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 Evanston spend on rent?
The median renting household in Evanston, IL spends 31.8% (±1.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evanston city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evanston city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Evanston 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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