How many renters in Rolling Meadows, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±10.8 points) of renting households in Rolling Meadows, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 28.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±10.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.4% (±10.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 28.2% (±3.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Rolling Meadows
| Share of income spent on rent | Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.8% (±5.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 19.1% (±8.0 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.1% (±5.1 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.8% (±7.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 1.7% (±1.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.4% (±10.7 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.
Rolling Meadows against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Rolling Meadows | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.4% (±10.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 28.2% (±3.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $71,386 (±$20,378) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,607 (±$127) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rolling Meadows, 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, Rolling Meadows ranks 111 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1069 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 Rolling Meadows
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Meadows | — | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | — |
| Arlington Heights | 2.7 mi | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine | 3.0 mi | 53.4% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine Township | 3.2 mi | 48.9% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elk Grove Township | 4.0 mi | 44.8% (±5.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schaumburg | 4.4 mi | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Schaumburg Township | 4.6 mi | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Prospect | 4.6 mi | 50.7% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 4.8 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 110 | Franklin Park | 44.2% (±12.9 points) |
| 111 | Rolling Meadows | 44.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 112 | Park Ridge | 44.0% (±10.7 points) |
| 113 (tie) | Oak Park | 43.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 113 (tie) | Oak Park Township | 43.4% (±4.2 points) |
| 115 | Melrose Park | 43.0% (±8.1 points) |
| 116 | Norwood Park Township | 42.8% (±12.4 points) |
| 117 (tie) | Brookfield | 42.5% (±16.4 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 Rolling Meadows
Are renters in Rolling Meadows rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Rolling Meadows 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 Rolling Meadows spend on rent?
The median renting household in Rolling Meadows, IL spends 28.2% (±3.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolling Meadows city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolling Meadows city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rolling Meadows city, 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 Rolling Meadows city, Illinois (place:65338, 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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Figures last updated on .
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