How many renters in Lemont Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±21.5 points) of renting households in Lemont Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±21.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.3% (±20.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±9.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lemont Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Lemont Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.3% (±16.5 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.3% (±8.3 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 3.9% (±3.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.4% (±16.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.9% (±5.5 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.3% (±20.8 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.
Lemont Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Lemont Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±21.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.3% (±20.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±9.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,310 (±$20,473) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,025 (±$148) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lemont Township, 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, Lemont Township ranks 79 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 819 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 Lemont Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lemont Township | — | 49.2% (±21.5 points) | — |
| Lemont | 1.2 mi | 51.9% (±20.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Glen | 4.5 mi | 71.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 5.3 mi | 63.3% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 5.4 mi | 46.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burr Ridge | 5.8 mi | 82.3% (±24.0 points) | Higher |
| Palos Township | 5.9 mi | 55.7% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove Township | 5.9 mi | 47.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs | 6.0 mi | 52.1% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burr Ridge, IL (82.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 84 | Oak Lawn | 48.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 85 | Hickory Hills | 48.5% (±14.1 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 Lemont Township
Are renters in Lemont Township rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Lemont 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 Lemont Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lemont Township, IL spends 29.8% (±9.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lemont township, Cook 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 Lemont township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:42808, in state:17 county:031).
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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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