How many renters in Hoffman Estates, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±9.7 points) of renting households in Hoffman Estates, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
37.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±9.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 37.2% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.6% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Hoffman Estates
| Share of income spent on rent | Hoffman Estates | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 21.2% (±9.5 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±3.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.5% (±4.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.9% (±4.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.0% (±5.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 37.2% (±7.8 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.
Hoffman Estates against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Hoffman Estates | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±9.7 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 37.2% (±7.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.6% (±3.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,527 (±$18,426) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,734 (±$96) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Hoffman Estates, 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, Hoffman Estates ranks 77 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 814 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 Hoffman Estates
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoffman Estates | — | 49.2% (±9.7 points) | — |
| South Barrington | 1.8 mi | 30.0% (±72.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streamwood | 3.5 mi | 59.8% (±13.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Barrington Township | 3.7 mi | 27.8% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Schaumburg Township | 3.7 mi | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Township (Cook County) | 3.9 mi | 46.6% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schaumburg | 4.0 mi | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 4.2 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine Township | 5.2 mi | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Barrington Township, IL (27.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70 (tie) | Mount Prospect | 50.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Orland Township | 50.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 73 | Chicago Heights | 50.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 74 | Hillside | 50.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 75 | Morton Grove | 50.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 76 | Kenilworth | 50.0% (±88.5 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 49.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Niles | 49.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Lemont Township | 49.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 80 | Proviso Township | 49.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Lyons Township | 48.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Palatine Township | 48.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 83 | Tinley Park | 48.8% (±8.3 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 Hoffman Estates
Are renters in Hoffman Estates rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Hoffman Estates 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 Hoffman Estates spend on rent?
The median renting household in Hoffman Estates, IL spends 29.6% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Hoffman Estates 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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