How many renters in Steger, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
56.5% (±15.8 points) of renting households in Steger, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
45.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 33.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 56.5% (±15.8 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 45.7% (±13.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 33.0% (±6.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Steger
| Share of income spent on rent | Steger | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.2% (±9.4 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.2% (±8.1 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.0% (±7.2 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.2% (±5.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±8.6 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 45.7% (±13.3 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.
Steger against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Steger | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 56.5% (±15.8 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 45.7% (±13.3 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 33.0% (±6.2 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $40,685 (±$11,423) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,076 (±$76) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Steger, 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, Steger ranks 47 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 509 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 Steger
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steger | — | 56.5% (±15.8 points) | — |
| South Chicago Heights | 1.3 mi | 68.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crete | 2.2 mi | 70.5% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sauk Village | 2.7 mi | 57.1% (±17.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Heights | 2.8 mi | 50.5% (±9.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bloom Township | 3.1 mi | 51.3% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ford Heights | 3.3 mi | 68.2% (±23.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest | 3.6 mi | 48.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crete Township | 3.7 mi | 56.4% (±11.3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 41 | Niles Township | 57.6% (±6.7 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Glenwood | 57.1% (±19.2 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Sauk Village | 57.1% (±17.0 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Barrington Hills | 56.8% (±52.7 points) |
| 44 (tie) | Winnetka | 56.8% (±25.3 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Glenview | 56.5% (±8.6 points) |
| 46 (tie) | Steger | 56.5% (±15.8 points) |
| 48 | North Riverside | 56.4% (±18.0 points) |
| 49 | La Grange Park | 56.3% (±16.0 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Bridgeview | 56.1% (±16.7 points) |
| 50 (tie) | Maywood | 56.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 52 | Palos Township | 55.7% (±9.2 points) |
| 53 (tie) | Berwyn | 55.1% (±8.5 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 Steger
Are renters in Steger rent-burdened?
56.5% of renting households in Steger 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 Steger spend on rent?
The median renting household in Steger, IL spends 33.0% (±6.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Steger 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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