How many renters in Melrose Park, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
43.0% (±8.1 points) of renting households in Melrose Park, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
36.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 43.0% (±8.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 36.0% (±7.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.0% (±3.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Melrose Park
| Share of income spent on rent | Melrose Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±5.1 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±6.6 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 19.9% (±8.9 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 6.9% (±3.1 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.0% (±3.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 36.0% (±7.2 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.
Melrose Park against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Melrose Park | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 36.0% (±7.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.0% (±3.8 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $57,813 (±$11,682) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,176 (±$82) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Melrose Park, 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, Melrose Park ranks 115 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1116 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 Melrose Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melrose Park | — | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | — |
| Stone Park | 0.9 mi | 65.1% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bellwood | 1.5 mi | 58.9% (±16.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maywood | 1.9 mi | 56.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Grove | 2.0 mi | 35.4% (±10.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northlake | 2.3 mi | 46.7% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Forest | 2.4 mi | 88.8% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| River Forest Township | 2.4 mi | 88.8% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| Franklin Park | 2.4 mi | 44.2% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: River Forest, IL (88.8%), River Forest Township, IL (88.8%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 116 | Norwood Park Township | 42.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Brookfield | 42.5% (±16.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 42.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 119 | Orland Hills | 42.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 120 | Harwood Heights | 41.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 121 | Elmwood Park | 41.4% (±11.5 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 Melrose Park
Are renters in Melrose Park rent-burdened?
43.0% of renting households in Melrose Park 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 Melrose Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in Melrose Park, IL spends 25.0% (±3.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose Park village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose Park village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Melrose Park 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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