How many renters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±13.3 points) of renting households in Oakbrook Terrace, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±13.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 34.7% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.5% (±4.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Oakbrook Terrace
| Share of income spent on rent | Oakbrook Terrace | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 10.2% (±9.5 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.2% (±8.8 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.3% (±11.1 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±9.3 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±7.9 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 34.7% (±10.7 points) | 36.1% | 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.
Oakbrook Terrace against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Oakbrook Terrace | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±13.3 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 34.7% (±10.7 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.5% (±4.9 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,069 (±$15,712) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,875 (±$92) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Oakbrook Terrace, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DuPage County (45.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DuPage County, Oakbrook Terrace ranks 27 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1142 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 Oakbrook Terrace
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakbrook Terrace | — | 42.5% (±13.3 points) | — |
| York Township (DuPage County) | 0.7 mi | 50.4% (±3.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Brook | 1.4 mi | 56.7% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Villa Park | 2.3 mi | 36.7% (±7.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lombard | 2.8 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elmhurst | 3.3 mi | 47.7% (±7.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hillside | 3.6 mi | 50.3% (±22.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Berkeley | 3.8 mi | 74.2% (±62.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 3.9 mi | 40.7% (±23.3 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 DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 21 | Bloomingdale Township | 45.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 22 | Warrenville | 45.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 23 | Wheaton | 44.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 24 | Milton Township | 43.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 25 | Naperville Township | 43.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 26 | Lisle Township | 42.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 27 | Oakbrook Terrace | 42.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 28 | Willowbrook | 41.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 29 | Wood Dale | 41.4% (±15.2 points) |
| 30 | Carol Stream | 41.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | Clarendon Hills | 40.7% (±23.3 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Naperville | 39.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Roselle | 39.5% (±10.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage 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 Oakbrook Terrace
Are renters in Oakbrook Terrace rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Oakbrook Terrace 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 Oakbrook Terrace spend on rent?
The median renting household in Oakbrook Terrace, IL spends 26.5% (±4.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakbrook Terrace city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Oakbrook Terrace 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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