How many renters in Leyden Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.3% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Leyden Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.3% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.9% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.5% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Leyden Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Leyden Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 17.5% (±3.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.9% (±3.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.0% (±3.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±2.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.4% (±2.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.9% (±4.8 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.
Leyden Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Leyden Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.3% (±5.4 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.9% (±4.8 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.5% (±2.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,776 (±$6,792) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,246 (±$37) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Leyden 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Leyden Township ranks 109 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1056 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 Leyden Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leyden Township | — | 44.3% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Franklin Park | 0.6 mi | 44.2% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schiller Park | 1.4 mi | 46.8% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Grove | 1.8 mi | 35.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Park | 2.4 mi | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Park | 2.5 mi | 65.1% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northlake | 2.5 mi | 46.7% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmwood Park | 2.9 mi | 41.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norridge | 2.9 mi | 51.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 102 (tie) | Robbins | 45.4% (±21.3 points) |
| 104 | Broadview | 45.3% (±21.1 points) |
| 105 | Elk Grove Township | 44.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 106 | Wheeling Township | 44.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 107 | Posen | 44.6% (±23.9 points) |
| 108 | Glencoe | 44.4% (±31.6 points) |
| 109 | Leyden Township | 44.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 110 | Franklin Park | 44.2% (±12.9 points) |
| 111 | Rolling Meadows | 44.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 112 | Park Ridge | 44.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 113 (tie) | Oak Park | 43.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 113 (tie) | Oak Park Township | 43.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 115 | Melrose Park | 43.0% (±8.1 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 Leyden Township
Are renters in Leyden Township rent-burdened?
44.3% of renting households in Leyden 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 Leyden Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Leyden Township, IL spends 27.5% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leyden township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leyden township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Leyden 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 Leyden township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:43120, 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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