How many renters in Robbins, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
45.4% (±21.3 points) of renting households in Robbins, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 45.4% (±21.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.0% (±21.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.3% (±15.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Robbins
| Share of income spent on rent | Robbins | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.5% (±6.6 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±10.7 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 2.4% (±2.9 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 31.3% (±22.8 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.4% (±2.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.0% (±21.2 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.
Robbins against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Robbins | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 45.4% (±21.3 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.0% (±21.2 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.3% (±15.5 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $31,262 (±$12,505) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,553 (±$564) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Robbins, 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, Robbins ranks 103 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1005 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 Robbins
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbins | — | 45.4% (±21.3 points) | — |
| Midlothian | 1.5 mi | 82.2% (±13.1 points) | Higher |
| Posen | 1.5 mi | 44.6% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestwood | 1.7 mi | 51.5% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Blue Island | 1.7 mi | 50.9% (±10.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dixmoor | 2.2 mi | 80.3% (±31.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Alsip | 2.4 mi | 51.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrionette Park | 2.6 mi | 34.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 2.8 mi | 61.4% (±9.6 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Midlothian, IL (82.2%).
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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 97 | Hanover Township (Cook County) | 46.6% (±6.2 points) |
| 98 | Oak Forest | 46.3% (±15.3 points) |
| 99 | Wheeling | 46.2% (±6.4 points) |
| 100 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 45.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 101 | Wilmette | 45.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Chicago Ridge | 45.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Robbins | 45.4% (±21.3 points) |
| 104 | Broadview | 45.3% (±21.1 points) |
| 105 | Elk Grove Township | 44.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 106 | Wheeling Township | 44.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 107 | Posen | 44.6% (±23.9 points) |
| 108 | Glencoe | 44.4% (±31.6 points) |
| 109 | Leyden Township | 44.3% (±5.4 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 Robbins
Are renters in Robbins rent-burdened?
45.4% of renting households in Robbins 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 Robbins spend on rent?
The median renting household in Robbins, IL spends 29.3% (±15.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robbins village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robbins village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Robbins 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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