How many renters in Ford Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.2% (±23.1 points) of renting households in Ford Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.2% (±23.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.0% (±18.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.0% (±8.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Ford Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Ford Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 1.2% (±2.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.0% (±16.5 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 0.0% (±13.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±12.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 18.2% (±14.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.0% (±18.2 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.
Ford Heights against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Ford Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.2% (±23.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.0% (±18.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.0% (±8.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,500 (±$14,519) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,056 (±$98) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Ford Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cook County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Ford Heights ranks 15 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 257 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 Ford Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Heights | — | 68.2% (±23.1 points) | — |
| Bloom Township | 1.0 mi | 51.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sauk Village | 1.6 mi | 57.1% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lynwood | 1.8 mi | 38.1% (±27.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenwood | 2.6 mi | 57.1% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Heights | 2.7 mi | 50.5% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Steger | 3.3 mi | 56.5% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Chicago Heights | 3.5 mi | 68.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dyer | 3.9 mi | 74.9% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Markham | 77.8% (±15.6 points) |
| 10 | East Hazel Crest | 75.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 11 | Riverdale | 74.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 12 | Berkeley | 74.2% (±62.9 points) |
| 13 | Dolton | 72.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Lincolnwood | 68.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ford Heights | 68.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Chicago Heights | 68.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 17 | Thornton | 65.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 18 | Stone Park | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 19 | Thornton Township | 64.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Calumet City | 63.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Homewood | 63.2% (±17.9 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 Ford Heights
Are renters in Ford Heights rent-burdened?
68.2% of renting households in Ford Heights 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 Ford Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Ford Heights, IL spends 35.0% (±8.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Ford Heights village, Illinois
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Ford Heights village, Illinois (place:26710, in state:17).
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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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