How many renters in Niles, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.2% (±11.0 points) of renting households in Niles, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.2% (±11.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.8% (±9.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.1% (±9.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Niles
| Share of income spent on rent | Niles | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±5.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.6% (±6.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 18.7% (±10.3 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 4.3% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.4% (±4.8 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.8% (±9.9 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.
Niles against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Niles | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.2% (±11.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.8% (±9.9 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.1% (±9.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,926 (±$12,812) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,336 (±$48) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Niles, 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, Niles ranks 78 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 816 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 Niles
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niles | — | 49.2% (±11.0 points) | — |
| Morton Grove | 1.5 mi | 50.1% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Ridge | 2.0 mi | 44.0% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 2.5 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Niles Township | 2.7 mi | 57.6% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Maine Township (Cook County) | 2.8 mi | 45.8% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Skokie | 3.6 mi | 59.0% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview | 4.1 mi | 56.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Norwood Park Township | 4.1 mi | 42.8% (±12.4 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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 70 (tie) | Orland Township | 50.7% (±9.8 points) |
| 73 | Chicago Heights | 50.5% (±9.2 points) |
| 74 | Hillside | 50.3% (±22.1 points) |
| 75 | Morton Grove | 50.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 76 | Kenilworth | 50.0% (±88.5 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Hoffman Estates | 49.2% (±9.7 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Niles | 49.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 77 (tie) | Lemont Township | 49.2% (±21.5 points) |
| 80 | Proviso Township | 49.1% (±4.7 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Lyons Township | 48.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 81 (tie) | Palatine Township | 48.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 83 | Tinley Park | 48.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 84 | Oak Lawn | 48.7% (±8.0 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 Niles
Are renters in Niles rent-burdened?
49.2% of renting households in Niles 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 Niles spend on rent?
The median renting household in Niles, IL spends 29.1% (±9.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Niles 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 Niles village, Illinois (place:53000, 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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