How many renters in Schaumburg, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
39.3% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Schaumburg, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
31.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 25.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 39.3% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 31.6% (±4.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 25.7% (±1.7 points)
Rent as a share of income in Schaumburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Schaumburg | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.7% (±2.8 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.7% (±4.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.9% (±3.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.5% (±2.8 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 7.7% (±2.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 31.6% (±4.0 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.
Schaumburg against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Schaumburg | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 31.6% (±4.0 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 25.7% (±1.7 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $85,761 (±$5,992) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,812 (±$42) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Schaumburg, 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 ranks 126 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1282 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
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schaumburg | — | 39.3% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Schaumburg Township | 0.3 mi | 42.5% (±4.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Roselle | 3.4 mi | 39.5% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hoffman Estates | 4.0 mi | 49.2% (±9.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.4 mi | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hanover Park | 4.4 mi | 47.9% (±10.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Streamwood | 4.9 mi | 59.8% (±13.3 points) | Higher |
| Itasca | 4.9 mi | 24.6% (±10.3 points) | Lower |
| Elk Grove Village | 4.9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 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) |
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
Are renters in Schaumburg rent-burdened?
39.3% of renting households in Schaumburg 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 spend on rent?
The median renting household in Schaumburg, IL spends 25.7% (±1.7 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Schaumburg 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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