How many renters in Preston Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
77.4% (±19.8 points) of renting households in Preston Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
64.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 77.4% (±19.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 64.2% (±17.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.6% (±10.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Preston Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Preston Heights | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 2.2% (±3.2 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.6% (±8.6 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 8.1% (±9.4 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 3.8% (±4.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 13.2% (±10.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 64.2% (±17.0 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Preston Heights against Will County, its state and the nation
| Preston Heights | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 77.4% (±19.8 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 64.2% (±17.0 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.6% (±10.3 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,250 (±$25,067) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,197 (±$204) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Preston Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Will County (51.5%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, Preston Heights ranks 3 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 162 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 Preston Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preston Heights | — | 77.4% (±19.8 points) | — |
| Joliet Township | 0.9 mi | 55.4% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Rockdale | 2.4 mi | 54.5% (±22.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ingalls Park | 3.0 mi | 40.5% (±20.3 points) | Lower |
| Ridgewood | 3.3 mi | 75.7% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Joliet | 3.8 mi | 52.2% (±4.4 points) | Lower |
| Fairmont | 4.7 mi | 21.6% (±21.9 points) | Lower |
| Jackson Township (Will County) | 5.6 mi | 24.2% (±33.5 points) | Lower |
| Elwood | 5.7 mi | 29.7% (±38.8 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Joliet Township, IL (55.4%), Ingalls Park, IL (40.5%), Joliet, IL (52.2%).
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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Monee | 100.0% (±65.3 points) |
| 1 (tie) | Symerton | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 3 | Preston Heights | 77.4% (±19.8 points) |
| 4 | Ridgewood | 75.7% (±36.2 points) |
| 5 | Monee Township | 73.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 6 | Shorewood | 72.0% (±29.0 points) |
| 7 | Homer Glen | 71.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Crete | 70.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Homer Township | 63.3% (±14.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 54 places in Will County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Preston Heights is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
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 Preston Heights
Are renters in Preston Heights rent-burdened?
77.4% of renting households in Preston Heights 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 Preston Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Preston Heights, IL spends 39.6% (±10.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Preston Heights CDP, 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 Preston Heights CDP, Illinois (place:61860, 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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