How many renters in Highwood, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±18.3 points) of renting households in Highwood, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±18.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±16.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.7% (±7.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Highwood | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±16.5 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±13.0 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.6% (±13.0 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±9.0 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±6.9 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±16.9 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.
Highwood against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Highwood | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±18.3 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±16.9 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.7% (±7.3 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $78,472 (±$23,386) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,900 (±$209) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Highwood, 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, Highwood ranks 52 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1054 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 Highwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highwood | — | 44.3% (±18.3 points) | — |
| Moraine Township | 1.4 mi | 56.0% (±8.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland Park | 1.6 mi | 60.2% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Deerfield Township | 2.4 mi | 49.6% (±14.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Forest | 3.0 mi | 38.8% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bannockburn | 3.1 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 3.4 mi | 60.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 4.8 mi | 86.6% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 5.4 mi | 52.1% (±14.0 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 | Antioch Township | 48.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 47 | Ela Township | 47.4% (±12.1 points) |
| 48 | Newport Township | 47.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 49 | Long Lake | 46.0% (±37.9 points) |
| 50 | Mundelein | 44.9% (±8.7 points) |
| 51 | Hainesville | 44.4% (±53.0 points) |
| 52 | Highwood | 44.3% (±18.3 points) |
| 53 | Lake Zurich | 44.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 54 | Antioch | 43.4% (±12.9 points) |
| 55 | Vernon Township | 43.0% (±5.8 points) |
| 56 | Benton Township (Lake County) | 42.5% (±17.0 points) |
| 57 | Lake Forest | 38.8% (±13.7 points) |
| 58 | Lake Villa Township | 36.1% (±8.4 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 Highwood
Are renters in Highwood rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Highwood 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 Highwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highwood, IL spends 27.7% (±7.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highwood 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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