How many renters in Rich Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.5% (±8.9 points) of renting households in Rich Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.5% (±8.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.6% (±7.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.0% (±2.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rich Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Rich Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.0% (±3.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±5.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.7% (±4.0 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.2% (±4.0 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 12.9% (±5.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.6% (±7.1 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.
Rich Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Rich Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.5% (±8.9 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.6% (±7.1 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.0% (±2.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $46,989 (±$7,399) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,434 (±$90) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rich 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, Rich Township ranks 58 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 638 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 Rich Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Township | — | 52.5% (±8.9 points) | — |
| Matteson | 0.8 mi | 51.1% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Olympia Fields | 2.2 mi | 94.5% (±18.2 points) | Higher |
| Richton Park | 2.5 mi | 60.3% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flossmoor | 3.0 mi | 13.9% (±29.0 points) | Lower |
| Park Forest | 3.3 mi | 48.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Country Club Hills | 3.4 mi | 58.2% (±15.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Frankfort Square | 3.6 mi | 37.0% (±29.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hazel Crest | 4.7 mi | 34.7% (±15.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Flossmoor, IL (13.9%), Hazel Crest, IL (34.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Olympia Fields, IL (94.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 59 | Justice | 52.3% (±12.7 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Lansing | 52.1% (±11.9 points) |
| 60 (tie) | Willow Springs | 52.1% (±23.8 points) |
| 62 | Lemont | 51.9% (±20.2 points) |
| 63 | Norridge | 51.6% (±18.3 points) |
| 64 | Crestwood | 51.5% (±14.9 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 Rich Township
Are renters in Rich Township rent-burdened?
52.5% of renting households in Rich 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 Rich Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rich Township, IL spends 31.0% (±2.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rich township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rich township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rich 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 Rich township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:63498, 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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