How many renters in Northfield Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
60.5% (±6.0 points) of renting households in Northfield Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
54.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 38.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 60.5% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 54.3% (±5.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 38.1% (±4.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Northfield Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Northfield Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.2% (±2.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.8% (±2.8 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.1% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.2% (±2.8 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 54.3% (±5.3 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.
Northfield Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Northfield Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 60.5% (±6.0 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 54.3% (±5.3 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 38.1% (±4.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $62,818 (±$11,296) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,984 (±$112) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Northfield Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Northfield Township ranks 28 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 392 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 Northfield Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northfield Township | — | 60.5% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Northbrook | 1.4 mi | 50.9% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glenview | 1.7 mi | 56.5% (±8.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield | 3.0 mi | 58.4% (±31.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deerfield | 4.1 mi | 60.9% (±15.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glencoe | 4.1 mi | 44.4% (±31.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Golf | 4.3 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Trier Township | 4.6 mi | 47.2% (±9.8 points) | Lower |
| Wheeling | 4.7 mi | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: New Trier Township, IL (47.2%), Wheeling, IL (46.2%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Palos Hills | 62.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 23 | Calumet Park | 62.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 24 | Palos Heights | 62.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 25 | Calumet Township | 61.4% (±9.6 points) |
| 26 | Harvey | 61.1% (±10.2 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Burbank | 60.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 27 (tie) | Northfield Township | 60.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 29 | Richton Park | 60.3% (±16.4 points) |
| 30 | Burnham | 60.2% (±26.1 points) |
| 31 | Streamwood | 59.8% (±13.3 points) |
| 32 | Skokie | 59.0% (±7.8 points) |
| 33 | Bellwood | 58.9% (±16.6 points) |
| 34 | Worth | 58.5% (±12.6 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 Northfield Township
Are renters in Northfield Township rent-burdened?
60.5% of renting households in Northfield Township 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 Northfield Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Northfield Township, IL spends 38.1% (±4.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Northfield township, Cook County, 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 Northfield township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:53676, in state:17 county:031).
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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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