How many renters in Grayslake, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.2% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Grayslake, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.2% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.3% (±9.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.1% (±5.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Grayslake
| Share of income spent on rent | Grayslake | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±5.6 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.5% (±5.4 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.5% (±7.8 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 7.3% (±3.8 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.9% (±4.8 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.3% (±9.2 points) | 40.1% | 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.
Grayslake against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Grayslake | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.2% (±10.4 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.3% (±9.2 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.1% (±5.4 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,386 (±$8,580) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,485 (±$177) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Grayslake, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Grayslake ranks 35 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 744 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 Grayslake
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayslake | — | 50.2% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Avon Township | 1.7 mi | 50.9% (±6.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hainesville | 2.1 mi | 44.4% (±53.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Third Lake | 2.4 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake Park | 2.4 mi | 49.6% (±26.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Gages Lake | 2.7 mi | 49.1% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake | 3.5 mi | 55.5% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Round Lake Beach | 3.7 mi | 57.6% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Grandwood Park | 4.2 mi | 58.0% (±23.1 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | Venetian Village | 52.4% (±38.1 points) |
| 30 | Lincolnshire | 52.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 31 | Green Oaks | 51.7% (±32.7 points) |
| 32 | North Chicago | 51.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 33 | Libertyville | 51.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 34 | Avon Township | 50.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 35 | Grayslake | 50.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Long Grove | 50.0% (±49.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Wadsworth | 50.0% (±58.7 points) |
| 38 | Waukegan Township | 49.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Round Lake Park | 49.6% (±26.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | West Deerfield Township | 49.6% (±14.7 points) |
| 41 | Park City | 49.2% (±17.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Grayslake
Are renters in Grayslake rent-burdened?
50.2% of renting households in Grayslake 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 Grayslake spend on rent?
The median renting household in Grayslake, IL spends 30.1% (±5.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Grayslake 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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