How many renters in Hinckley, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.4% (±27.2 points) of renting households in Hinckley, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.4% (±27.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±22.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.9% (±13.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hinckley
| Share of income spent on rent | Hinckley | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.9% (±9.9 points) | 11.1% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.1% (±8.5 points) | 10.5% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.3% (±10.7 points) | 10.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±7.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.4% (±15.5 points) | 10.9% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±22.4 points) | 46.3% | 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.
Hinckley against DeKalb County, its state and the nation
| Hinckley | DeKalb County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.4% (±27.2 points) | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±22.4 points) | 46.3% (±4.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.9% (±13.2 points) | 33.3% (±1.8 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,250 (±$23,513) | $35,877 (±$3,042) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,355 (±$242) | $1,049 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hinckley, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DeKalb County (57.2%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DeKalb County, Hinckley ranks 7 of 30 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 438 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 Hinckley
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinckley | — | 58.4% (±27.2 points) | — |
| Squaw Grove Township | 1.7 mi | 59.2% (±26.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Rock Township | 5.3 mi | 34.0% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Big Rock | 5.9 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waterman | 6.3 mi | 21.2% (±47.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sandwich Township | 6.5 mi | 50.3% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clinton Township | 6.8 mi | 8.6% (±27.0 points) | Lower |
| Somonauk Township | 6.9 mi | 41.0% (±18.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kaneville Township | 7.2 mi | 44.0% (±34.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Clinton Township, IL (8.6%).
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 DeKalb County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cortland | 78.1% (±35.0 points) |
| 2 | DeKalb | 66.5% (±6.8 points) |
| 3 | DeKalb Township | 65.8% (±6.5 points) |
| 4 | Cortland Township | 64.6% (±19.5 points) |
| 5 | Shabbona | 59.3% (±22.5 points) |
| 6 | Squaw Grove Township | 59.2% (±26.3 points) |
| 7 | Hinckley | 58.4% (±27.2 points) |
| 8 | Lee | 52.6% (±84.0 points) |
| 9 | Franklin Township | 51.4% (±30.3 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sandwich | 50.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 10 (tie) | Sandwich Township | 50.3% (±14.0 points) |
| 12 | Kingston | 47.3% (±28.2 points) |
| 13 | Somonauk | 45.7% (±17.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 30 places in DeKalb 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 Hinckley
Are renters in Hinckley rent-burdened?
58.4% of renting households in Hinckley 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 Hinckley spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hinckley, IL spends 32.9% (±13.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hinckley village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hinckley village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hinckley 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 Hinckley village, Illinois (place:35268, 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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