How many renters in University Park, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
58.4% (±19.2 points) of renting households in University Park, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
53.3% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 37.1% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 58.4% (±19.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 53.3% (±18.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 37.1% (±12.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in University Park
| Share of income spent on rent | University Park | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 7.5% (±10.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.1% (±13.6 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.0% (±10.8 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.0% (±8.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.1% (±5.1 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 53.3% (±18.5 points) | 43.4% | 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.
University Park against Will County, its state and the nation
| University Park | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 58.4% (±19.2 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 53.3% (±18.5 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 37.1% (±12.0 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,052 (±$11,201) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,649 (±$161) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In University Park, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Will County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, University Park ranks 13 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 440 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 University Park
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Park | — | 58.4% (±19.2 points) | — |
| Monee Township | 2.0 mi | 73.0% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Richton Park | 2.8 mi | 60.3% (±16.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Park Forest | 2.8 mi | 48.1% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Monee | 2.8 mi | 100.0% (±65.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crete | 4.6 mi | 70.5% (±31.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Matteson | 4.6 mi | 51.1% (±21.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Chicago Heights | 4.7 mi | 68.2% (±22.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rich Township | 4.8 mi | 52.5% (±8.9 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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Homer Glen | 71.1% (±18.5 points) |
| 8 | Crete | 70.5% (±31.1 points) |
| 9 | Homer Township | 63.3% (±14.8 points) |
| 10 | Channahon Township | 63.1% (±27.6 points) |
| 11 | Romeoville | 61.7% (±12.6 points) |
| 12 | Braidwood | 59.6% (±21.2 points) |
| 13 | University Park | 58.4% (±19.2 points) |
| 14 | Reed Township | 56.7% (±19.3 points) |
| 15 | Crete Township | 56.4% (±11.3 points) |
| 16 | Lockport Township | 56.1% (±7.5 points) |
| 17 | Bolingbrook | 55.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 18 | Joliet Township | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manhattan | 54.9% (±26.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Will 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 University Park
Are renters in University Park rent-burdened?
58.4% of renting households in University Park 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 University Park spend on rent?
The median renting household in University Park, IL spends 37.1% (±12.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — University Park 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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