How many renters in North Chicago, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
51.6% (±6.8 points) of renting households in North Chicago, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 51.6% (±6.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.1% (±6.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.3% (±4.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in North Chicago
| Share of income spent on rent | North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.3% (±4.7 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.1% (±3.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.3% (±3.5 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.6% (±4.5 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.1% (±6.3 points) | 40.1% | 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.
North Chicago against Lake County, its state and the nation
| North Chicago | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 51.6% (±6.8 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.1% (±6.3 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.3% (±4.5 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,839 (±$6,136) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,426 (±$75) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In North Chicago, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, North Chicago ranks 32 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 672 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 North Chicago
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Chicago | — | 51.6% (±6.8 points) | — |
| Lake Bluff | 2.4 mi | 61.2% (±31.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Knollwood | 2.4 mi | 82.1% (±38.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Shields Township | 2.5 mi | 53.0% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Green Oaks | 2.9 mi | 51.7% (±32.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park City | 3.1 mi | 49.2% (±17.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan | 3.7 mi | 49.1% (±5.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waukegan Township | 4.0 mi | 49.9% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville Township | 4.9 mi | 48.1% (±6.4 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Gurnee | 53.8% (±9.5 points) |
| 27 | Shields Township | 53.0% (±7.9 points) |
| 28 | Warren Township (Lake County) | 52.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 29 | Venetian Village | 52.4% (±38.1 points) |
| 30 | Lincolnshire | 52.1% (±14.0 points) |
| 31 | Green Oaks | 51.7% (±32.7 points) |
| 32 | North Chicago | 51.6% (±6.8 points) |
| 33 | Libertyville | 51.3% (±11.8 points) |
| 34 | Avon Township | 50.9% (±6.8 points) |
| 35 | Grayslake | 50.2% (±10.4 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Long Grove | 50.0% (±49.6 points) |
| 36 (tie) | Wadsworth | 50.0% (±58.7 points) |
| 38 | Waukegan Township | 49.9% (±4.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 North Chicago
Are renters in North Chicago rent-burdened?
51.6% of renting households in North Chicago 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 North Chicago spend on rent?
The median renting household in North Chicago, IL spends 31.3% (±4.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — North Chicago 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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