How many renters in Matteson, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.1% (±21.5 points) of renting households in Matteson, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.1% (±21.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.2% (±17.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.4% (±5.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Matteson
| Share of income spent on rent | Matteson | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.8% (±3.0 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±17.0 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±9.3 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 17.5% (±10.9 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 14.9% (±12.6 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.2% (±17.4 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.
Matteson against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Matteson | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.1% (±21.5 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.2% (±17.4 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.4% (±5.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $41,357 (±$18,252) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,580 (±$462) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Matteson, 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, Matteson ranks 67 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 705 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 Matteson
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matteson | — | 51.1% (±21.5 points) | — |
| Rich Township | 0.8 mi | 52.5% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richton Park | 2.0 mi | 60.3% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia Fields | 3.0 mi | 94.5% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Frankfort Square | 3.1 mi | 37.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest | 3.6 mi | 48.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flossmoor | 3.8 mi | 13.9% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Country Club Hills | 3.9 mi | 58.2% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| University Park | 4.6 mi | 58.4% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flossmoor, IL (13.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olympia Fields, IL (94.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 60 (tie) | Willow Springs | 52.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 62 | Lemont | 51.9% (±20.2 points) |
| 63 | Norridge | 51.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 64 | Crestwood | 51.5% (±14.9 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Alsip | 51.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 65 (tie) | Bloom Township | 51.3% (±6.6 points) |
| 67 | Matteson | 51.1% (±21.5 points) |
| 68 (tie) | Blue Island | 50.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 68 (tie) | Northbrook | 50.9% (±10.1 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Lyons | 50.7% (±13.3 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Mount Prospect | 50.7% (±8.2 points) |
| 70 (tie) | Orland Township | 50.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 73 | Chicago Heights | 50.5% (±9.2 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 Matteson
Are renters in Matteson rent-burdened?
51.1% of renting households in Matteson 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 Matteson spend on rent?
The median renting household in Matteson, IL spends 30.4% (±5.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matteson village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matteson village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Matteson 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 Matteson village, Illinois (place:47540, 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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