How many renters in Palos Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.7% (±9.2 points) of renting households in Palos Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 32.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.7% (±9.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.7% (±7.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 32.6% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Palos Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Palos Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.3% (±7.9 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.4% (±3.9 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±4.0 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.6% (±2.3 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±5.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.7% (±7.6 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.
Palos Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Palos Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.7% (±9.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.7% (±7.6 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 32.6% (±3.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $48,384 (±$11,834) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,228 (±$74) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Palos Township, 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, Palos Township ranks 52 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 531 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 Palos Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Township | — | 55.7% (±9.2 points) | — |
| Palos Hills | 1.6 mi | 62.6% (±15.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Park | 1.8 mi | 32.3% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hickory Hills | 2.8 mi | 48.5% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worth | 3.0 mi | 58.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palos Heights | 3.3 mi | 62.2% (±31.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willow Springs | 3.7 mi | 52.1% (±23.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Ridge | 3.8 mi | 45.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bridgeview | 4.3 mi | 56.1% (±16.7 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 46 (tie) | Glenview | 56.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Steger | 56.5% (±15.8 points) |
| 48 | North Riverside | 56.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 49 | La Grange Park | 56.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Bridgeview | 56.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Maywood | 56.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 52 | Palos Township | 55.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn Township | 55.1% (±8.5 points) |
| 55 | Elk Grove Village | 54.9% (±9.4 points) |
| 56 | Palatine | 53.4% (±6.3 points) |
| 57 | Evanston | 53.1% (±4.2 points) |
| 58 | Rich Township | 52.5% (±8.9 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 Palos Township
Are renters in Palos Township rent-burdened?
55.7% of renting households in Palos 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 Palos Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Palos Township, IL spends 32.6% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Palos 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 Palos township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:57355, 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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