How many renters in River Grove, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
35.4% (±10.9 points) of renting households in River Grove, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 35.4% (±10.9 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.6% (±9.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in River Grove
| Share of income spent on rent | River Grove | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 26.2% (±9.9 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.5% (±8.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.7% (±8.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.2% (±8.4 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.8% (±6.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.6% (±9.0 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.
River Grove against Cook County, its state and the nation
| River Grove | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 35.4% (±10.9 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.6% (±9.0 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.4% (±3.9 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $67,806 (±$17,142) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,214 (±$93) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In River Grove, 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, River Grove ranks 131 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1462 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 River Grove
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| River Grove | — | 35.4% (±10.9 points) | — |
| Elmwood Park | 1.1 mi | 41.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leyden Township | 1.8 mi | 44.3% (±5.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Melrose Park | 2.0 mi | 43.0% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| River Forest | 2.3 mi | 88.8% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| River Forest Township | 2.3 mi | 88.8% (±19.5 points) | Higher |
| Franklin Park | 2.3 mi | 44.2% (±12.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stone Park | 2.6 mi | 65.1% (±21.1 points) | Higher |
| Norridge | 2.8 mi | 51.6% (±18.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: River Forest, IL (88.8%), River Forest Township, IL (88.8%), Stone Park, IL (65.1%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 125 | Riverside Township (Cook County) | 39.8% (±14.4 points) |
| 126 | Schaumburg | 39.3% (±4.7 points) |
| 127 | Des Plaines | 38.7% (±7.2 points) |
| 128 | Lynwood | 38.1% (±27.7 points) |
| 129 | Western Springs | 36.1% (±23.7 points) |
| 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) |
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 River Grove
Are renters in River Grove rent-burdened?
35.4% of renting households in River Grove 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 River Grove spend on rent?
The median renting household in River Grove, IL spends 24.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — River Grove village, 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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