How many renters in Joliet Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.4% (±4.4 points) of renting households in Joliet Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
46.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.4% (±4.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 46.6% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.1% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Joliet Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Joliet Township | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.8% (±2.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.0% (±2.3 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.0% (±1.8 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±2.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±2.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 46.6% (±3.9 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.
Joliet Township against Will County, its state and the nation
| Joliet Township | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 46.6% (±3.9 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.1% (±2.2 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,553 (±$2,798) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,269 (±$49) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Joliet 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, Joliet Township ranks 18 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 544 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 Joliet Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joliet Township | — | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | — |
| Preston Heights | 0.9 mi | 77.4% (±19.8 points) | Higher |
| Rockdale | 2.2 mi | 54.5% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 2.6 mi | 40.5% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgewood | 2.7 mi | 75.7% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Joliet | 3.4 mi | 52.2% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmont | 3.9 mi | 21.6% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Crest Hill | 4.8 mi | 47.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sunnyland | 5.5 mi | 41.3% (±75.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont, IL (21.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Preston Heights, IL (77.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 16 | Lockport Township | 56.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 17 | Bolingbrook | 55.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 18 | Joliet Township | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manhattan | 54.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manhattan Township | 54.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 21 | Lockport | 54.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 22 | Rockdale | 54.5% (±22.3 points) |
| 23 | Wilmington (Will County) | 54.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 24 | Du Page Township | 53.3% (±6.9 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 Joliet Township
Are renters in Joliet Township rent-burdened?
55.4% of renting households in Joliet 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 Joliet Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Joliet Township, IL spends 33.1% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Joliet 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 Joliet township, Will County, Illinois (county subdivision:38583, 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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