How many renters in Prospect Heights, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
34.0% (±10.4 points) of renting households in Prospect Heights, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.6% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 34.0% (±10.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 30.4% (±10.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.6% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Prospect Heights
| Share of income spent on rent | Prospect Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 20.6% (±11.3 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 17.6% (±7.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±6.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 18.3% (±8.7 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.6% (±2.7 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 30.4% (±10.0 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.
Prospect Heights against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Prospect Heights | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 34.0% (±10.4 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 30.4% (±10.0 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.6% (±4.3 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,545 (±$16,945) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,475 (±$161) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Prospect Heights, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Prospect Heights ranks 136 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1508 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 Prospect Heights
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prospect Heights | — | 34.0% (±10.4 points) | — |
| Wheeling Township | 0.9 mi | 44.7% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeling | 1.8 mi | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 2.7 mi | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Prospect | 2.8 mi | 50.7% (±8.2 points) | Higher |
| Buffalo Grove | 4.6 mi | 34.8% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Northfield Township | 4.8 mi | 60.5% (±6.0 points) | Higher |
| Des Plaines | 5.0 mi | 38.7% (±7.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 5.1 mi | 86.6% (±48.6 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Mount Prospect, IL (50.7%), Northfield Township, IL (60.5%), Riverwoods, IL (86.6%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | Hometown | 35.8% (±21.9 points) |
| 131 | River Grove | 35.4% (±10.9 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Countryside | 34.7% (±14.1 points) |
| 132 (tie) | Hazel Crest | 34.7% (±15.3 points) |
| 134 | Merrionette Park | 34.3% (±23.9 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Barrington | 34.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 135 (tie) | Prospect Heights | 34.0% (±10.4 points) |
| 137 | Palos Park | 32.3% (±53.4 points) |
| 138 | Westchester | 31.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 139 | South Barrington | 30.0% (±72.5 points) |
| 140 | Indian Head Park | 28.8% (±36.2 points) |
| 141 | Barrington Township | 27.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 142 | Bedford Park | 25.9% (±74.7 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 Prospect Heights
Are renters in Prospect Heights rent-burdened?
34.0% of renting households in Prospect 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 Prospect Heights spend on rent?
The median renting household in Prospect Heights, IL spends 25.6% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Heights city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Heights city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Prospect Heights 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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