How many renters in Homer Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
63.3% (±14.8 points) of renting households in Homer Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
57.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 40.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 63.3% (±14.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 57.0% (±13.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 40.2% (±8.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Homer Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Homer Township | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.7% (±8.3 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±7.4 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.3% (±5.7 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.6% (±8.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.3% (±5.3 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 57.0% (±13.8 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Homer Township against Will County, its state and the nation
| Homer Township | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 63.3% (±14.8 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 57.0% (±13.8 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 40.2% (±8.2 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $69,479 (±$29,897) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,888 (±$116) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Homer Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Will County (51.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, Homer Township ranks 9 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 339 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 Homer Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Township | — | 63.3% (±14.8 points) | — |
| Homer Glen | 1.1 mi | 71.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lockport | 3.4 mi | 54.6% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemont | 5.3 mi | 51.9% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lemont Township | 5.3 mi | 49.2% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 5.3 mi | 21.6% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Orland Park | 5.5 mi | 58.1% (±12.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lenox Township | 5.6 mi | 38.8% (±15.7 points) | Lower |
| New Lenox | 5.7 mi | 53.2% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont, IL (21.6%), New Lenox Township, IL (38.8%).
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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Preston Heights | 77.4% (±19.8 points) |
| 4 | Ridgewood | 75.7% (±36.2 points) |
| 5 | Monee Township | 73.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 6 | Shorewood | 72.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Homer Glen | 71.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Crete | 70.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Homer Township | 63.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Channahon Township | 63.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Romeoville | 61.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 | Braidwood | 59.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | University Park | 58.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 14 | Reed Township | 56.7% (±19.3 points) |
| 15 | Crete Township | 56.4% (±11.3 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Will 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 Homer Township
Are renters in Homer Township rent-burdened?
63.3% of renting households in Homer Township 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 Homer Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Homer Township, IL spends 40.2% (±8.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Homer township, Will County, 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 Homer township, Will County, Illinois (county subdivision:35827, in state:17 county:197).
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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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