How many renters in Glen Ellyn, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.9% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Glen Ellyn, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.9% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.4% (±9.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±9.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Glen Ellyn
| Share of income spent on rent | Glen Ellyn | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±5.7 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±5.0 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±10.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±6.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.5% (±4.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.4% (±9.7 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.
Glen Ellyn against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Glen Ellyn | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.9% (±10.8 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.4% (±9.7 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±9.9 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,934 (±$14,399) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,433 (±$87) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Glen Ellyn, 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, Glen Ellyn ranks 6 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 659 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 Glen Ellyn
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glen Ellyn | — | 51.9% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Milton Township | 1.5 mi | 43.6% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheaton | 2.4 mi | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lombard | 2.5 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale Heights | 3.7 mi | 45.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| York Township (DuPage County) | 4.5 mi | 50.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Park | 4.5 mi | 36.7% (±7.9 points) | Lower |
| Winfield | 4.7 mi | 46.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oakbrook Terrace | 4.9 mi | 42.5% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Villa Park, IL (36.7%).
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 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) |
Showing 12 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 Glen Ellyn
Are renters in Glen Ellyn rent-burdened?
51.9% of renting households in Glen Ellyn 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 Glen Ellyn spend on rent?
The median renting household in Glen Ellyn, IL spends 31.7% (±9.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Glen Ellyn 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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