How many renters in Thornton Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.6% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Thornton Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 41.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.6% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.5% (±3.7 points)
- Median share of income
- 41.3% (±2.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Thornton Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Thornton Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.3% (±1.7 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 8.2% (±2.3 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.5% (±1.5 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.4% (±2.5 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.1% (±1.9 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.5% (±3.7 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.
Thornton Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Thornton Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.5% (±3.7 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 41.3% (±2.8 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $32,809 (±$2,745) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,203 (±$26) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Thornton Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Cook County (48.9%).
It is also higher than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Thornton Township ranks 19 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 316 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 Thornton Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thornton Township | — | 64.6% (±4.2 points) | — |
| South Holland | 0.2 mi | 80.4% (±16.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Phoenix | 1.7 mi | 78.8% (±20.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Dolton | 2.0 mi | 72.3% (±13.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thornton | 2.1 mi | 65.8% (±31.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Harvey | 2.7 mi | 61.1% (±10.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Hazel Crest | 3.1 mi | 75.5% (±21.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet City | 3.2 mi | 63.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverdale | 3.4 mi | 74.6% (±11.2 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 13 | Dolton | 72.3% (±13.8 points) |
| 14 | Lincolnwood | 68.7% (±13.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Ford Heights | 68.2% (±23.1 points) |
| 15 (tie) | South Chicago Heights | 68.2% (±22.4 points) |
| 17 | Thornton | 65.8% (±31.2 points) |
| 18 | Stone Park | 65.1% (±21.1 points) |
| 19 | Thornton Township | 64.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 20 | Calumet City | 63.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 21 | Homewood | 63.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 22 | Palos Hills | 62.6% (±15.9 points) |
| 23 | Calumet Park | 62.3% (±18.8 points) |
| 24 | Palos Heights | 62.2% (±31.0 points) |
| 25 | Calumet Township | 61.4% (±9.6 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 Thornton Township
Are renters in Thornton Township rent-burdened?
64.6% of renting households in Thornton 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 Thornton Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Thornton Township, IL spends 41.3% (±2.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Thornton 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 Thornton township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:75198, 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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