How many renters in Lincolnwood, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
68.7% (±13.6 points) of renting households in Lincolnwood, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
66.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 50.0% or more of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 68.7% (±13.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 66.3% (±13.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 50.0% or more
Rent as a share of income in Lincolnwood
| Share of income spent on rent | Lincolnwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.7% (±4.5 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±7.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 7.1% (±5.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±9.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 2.4% (±3.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 66.3% (±13.2 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.
Lincolnwood against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Lincolnwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 68.7% (±13.6 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 66.3% (±13.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 50.0% or more | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $86,442 (±$35,626) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lincolnwood, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Lincolnwood ranks 14 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 250 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 Lincolnwood
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnwood | — | 68.7% (±13.6 points) | — |
| Skokie | 2.1 mi | 59.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 2.2 mi | 57.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Evanston | 3.5 mi | 53.1% (±4.2 points) | Lower |
| Morton Grove | 3.8 mi | 50.1% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles | 4.2 mi | 49.2% (±11.0 points) | Lower |
| Golf | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harwood Heights | 4.6 mi | 41.8% (±14.2 points) | Lower |
| Wilmette | 5.0 mi | 45.6% (±10.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Evanston, IL (53.1%), Niles, IL (49.2%), Harwood Heights, IL (41.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hodgkins | 77.9% (±39.7 points) |
| 9 | Markham | 77.8% (±15.6 points) |
| 10 | East Hazel Crest | 75.5% (±21.6 points) |
| 11 | Riverdale | 74.6% (±11.2 points) |
| 12 | Berkeley | 74.2% (±62.9 points) |
| 13 | Dolton | 72.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Lincolnwood | 68.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ford Heights | 68.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Chicago Heights | 68.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 17 | Thornton | 65.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 18 | Stone Park | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 19 | Thornton Township | 64.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Calumet City | 63.6% (±7.8 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 Lincolnwood
Are renters in Lincolnwood rent-burdened?
68.7% of renting households in Lincolnwood 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 Lincolnwood spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lincolnwood, IL spends 50.0% or more of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood 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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