How many renters in Manhattan, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.9% (±26.1 points) of renting households in Manhattan, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.9% (±26.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.9% (±24.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.3% (±27.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Manhattan
| Share of income spent on rent | Manhattan | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 3.3% (±5.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±15.0 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.4% (±22.9 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±13.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 0.0% (±8.4 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.9% (±24.7 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.
Manhattan against Will County, its state and the nation
| Manhattan | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.9% (±26.1 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.9% (±24.7 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.3% (±27.6 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $44,792 (±$30,551) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,213 (±$253) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Manhattan, 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, Manhattan ranks 19 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 557 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 Manhattan
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | — | 54.9% (±26.1 points) | — |
| Manhattan Township | 1.0 mi | 54.9% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jackson Township (Will County) | 5.3 mi | 24.2% (±33.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lenox | 6.2 mi | 53.2% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Lenox Township | 6.3 mi | 38.8% (±15.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Garden Township | 7.0 mi | 47.4% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elwood | 7.1 mi | 29.7% (±38.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Preston Heights | 7.3 mi | 77.4% (±19.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 7.5 mi | 40.5% (±20.3 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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 25 | New Lenox | 53.2% (±21.2 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 Manhattan
Are renters in Manhattan rent-burdened?
54.9% of renting households in Manhattan 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 Manhattan spend on rent?
The median renting household in Manhattan, IL spends 38.3% (±27.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Manhattan village, 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 Manhattan village, Illinois (place:46357, in state:17).
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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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