How many renters in Harwood Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.8% (±14.2 points) of renting households in Harwood Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 23.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.8% (±14.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.7% (±13.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 23.0% (±8.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Harwood Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Harwood Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 24.3% (±14.1 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±12.5 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.3% (±7.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.2% (±3.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 4.1% (±3.9 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.7% (±13.7 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.
Harwood Heights against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Harwood Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.8% (±14.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.7% (±13.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 23.0% (±8.6 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $65,654 (±$17,858) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,236 (±$128) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Harwood 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, Harwood Heights ranks 120 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1173 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 Harwood Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harwood Heights | — | 41.8% (±14.2 points) | — |
| Norwood Park Township | 0.7 mi | 42.8% (±12.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norridge | 0.9 mi | 51.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park | 3.1 mi | 41.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schiller Park | 3.3 mi | 46.8% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Grove | 3.3 mi | 35.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Ridge | 3.7 mi | 44.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rosemont | 3.7 mi | 25.2% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leyden Township | 3.8 mi | 44.3% (±5.4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 113 (tie) | Oak Park Township | 43.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 115 | Melrose Park | 43.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 116 | Norwood Park Township | 42.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Brookfield | 42.5% (±16.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 42.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 119 | Orland Hills | 42.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 120 | Harwood Heights | 41.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 121 | Elmwood Park | 41.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 122 | Stickney | 40.4% (±30.0 points) |
| 123 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 40.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 123 (tie) | La Grange | 40.1% (±12.6 points) |
| 125 | Riverside Township (Cook County) | 39.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 126 | Schaumburg | 39.3% (±4.7 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 Harwood Heights
Are renters in Harwood Heights rent-burdened?
41.8% of renting households in Harwood 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 Harwood Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Harwood Heights, IL spends 23.0% (±8.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwood Heights village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwood Heights village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Harwood Heights 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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