How many renters in Schaumburg Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
42.5% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Schaumburg Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 26.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 42.5% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.4% (±3.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 26.4% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Schaumburg Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Schaumburg Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.2% (±4.0 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.3% (±3.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±3.3 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±2.2 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.1% (±2.3 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.4% (±3.5 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.
Schaumburg Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Schaumburg Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.4% (±3.5 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 26.4% (±2.1 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $82,147 (±$6,086) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,773 (±$39) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Schaumburg Township, 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, Schaumburg Township ranks 118 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1143 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 Schaumburg Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg Township | — | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Schaumburg | 0.3 mi | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle | 3.4 mi | 39.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoffman Estates | 3.7 mi | 49.2% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Park | 4.2 mi | 47.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.6 mi | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streamwood | 4.6 mi | 59.8% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Itasca | 5.1 mi | 24.6% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Elk Grove Village | 5.2 mi | 54.9% (±9.4 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Itasca, IL (24.6%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Streamwood, IL (59.8%), Elk Grove Village, IL (54.9%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 117 (tie) | Schaumburg Township | 42.5% (±4.2 points) |
| 119 | Orland Hills | 42.4% (±22.7 points) |
| 120 | Harwood Heights | 41.8% (±14.2 points) |
| 121 | Elmwood Park | 41.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 122 | Stickney | 40.4% (±30.0 points) |
| 123 (tie) | Arlington Heights | 40.1% (±5.8 points) |
| 123 (tie) | La Grange | 40.1% (±12.6 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 Schaumburg Township
Are renters in Schaumburg Township rent-burdened?
42.5% of renting households in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Schaumburg Township, IL spends 26.4% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:68016, 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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