How many renters in Lockport, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.6% (±12.5 points) of renting households in Lockport, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
51.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.6% (±12.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 51.0% (±12.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.1% (±14.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Lockport
| Share of income spent on rent | Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.4% (±8.3 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.3% (±8.0 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±4.9 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±5.7 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±2.5 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 51.0% (±12.2 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.
Lockport against Will County, its state and the nation
| Lockport | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.6% (±12.5 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 51.0% (±12.2 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.1% (±14.7 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $52,543 (±$14,751) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,525 (±$183) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lockport, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Will County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, Lockport ranks 21 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 563 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 Lockport
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lockport | — | 54.6% (±12.5 points) | — |
| Fairmont | 2.5 mi | 21.6% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Lockport Township | 3.2 mi | 56.1% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Township | 3.4 mi | 63.3% (±14.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ridgewood | 4.0 mi | 75.7% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Homer Glen | 4.1 mi | 71.1% (±18.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crest Hill | 4.5 mi | 47.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Romeoville | 4.5 mi | 61.7% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 4.9 mi | 40.5% (±20.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Fairmont, IL (21.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 25 | New Lenox | 53.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 26 | Joliet | 52.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 27 | Peotone Township | 51.5% (±26.4 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 Lockport
Are renters in Lockport rent-burdened?
54.6% of renting households in Lockport 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 Lockport spend on rent?
The median renting household in Lockport, IL spends 37.1% (±14.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lockport city, 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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