How many renters in Vernon Hills, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.8% (±7.5 points) of renting households in Vernon Hills, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.8% (±7.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.0% (±6.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.4% (±3.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Vernon Hills
| Share of income spent on rent | Vernon Hills | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 14.7% (±6.1 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 16.5% (±5.7 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.2% (±4.3 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.8% (±5.4 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±3.1 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.0% (±6.8 points) | 40.1% | 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.
Vernon Hills against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Vernon Hills | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.8% (±7.5 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.0% (±6.8 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.4% (±3.9 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $79,383 (±$19,488) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,903 (±$125) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Vernon Hills, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (49.3%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Vernon Hills ranks 44 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 841 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 Vernon Hills
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vernon Hills | — | 48.8% (±7.5 points) | — |
| Indian Creek | 1.0 mi | 15.0% (±78.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mettawa | 2.1 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Vernon Township | 2.7 mi | 43.0% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lincolnshire | 3.4 mi | 52.1% (±14.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville | 3.5 mi | 51.3% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Libertyville Township | 3.5 mi | 48.1% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Long Grove | 3.7 mi | 50.0% (±49.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mundelein | 3.9 mi | 44.9% (±8.7 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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 38 | Waukegan Township | 49.9% (±4.9 points) |
| 39 (tie) | Round Lake Park | 49.6% (±26.4 points) |
| 39 (tie) | West Deerfield Township | 49.6% (±14.7 points) |
| 41 | Park City | 49.2% (±17.9 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Gages Lake | 49.1% (±17.6 points) |
| 42 (tie) | Waukegan | 49.1% (±5.3 points) |
| 44 | Vernon Hills | 48.8% (±7.5 points) |
| 45 | Libertyville Township | 48.1% (±6.4 points) |
| 46 | Antioch Township | 48.0% (±10.2 points) |
| 47 | Ela Township | 47.4% (±12.1 points) |
| 48 | Newport Township | 47.1% (±24.0 points) |
| 49 | Long Lake | 46.0% (±37.9 points) |
| 50 | Mundelein | 44.9% (±8.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Vernon Hills
Are renters in Vernon Hills rent-burdened?
48.8% of renting households in Vernon Hills 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 Vernon Hills spend on rent?
The median renting household in Vernon Hills, IL spends 29.4% (±3.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Hills village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Hills village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Vernon Hills village, 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 Vernon Hills village, Illinois (place:77694, in state:17).
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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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