How many renters in Wauconda, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
30.9% (±10.7 points) of renting households in Wauconda, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
27.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 22.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 30.9% (±10.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 27.0% (±10.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 22.0% (±3.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wauconda
| Share of income spent on rent | Wauconda | Lake County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±8.8 points) | 14.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 28.0% (±11.6 points) | 12.6% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 17.8% (±7.4 points) | 13.2% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.3% (±5.6 points) | 10.5% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 3.9% (±3.6 points) | 9.2% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.1 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.
Wauconda against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Wauconda | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 30.9% (±10.7 points) | 49.3% (±2.3 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 27.0% (±10.1 points) | 40.1% (±1.8 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 22.0% (±3.5 points) | 29.7% (±1.0 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $75,568 (±$28,218) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,371 (±$113) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wauconda, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is lower than in Lake County (49.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, Wauconda ranks 64 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1629 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 Wauconda
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wauconda | — | 30.9% (±10.7 points) | — |
| Wauconda Township | 1.6 mi | 29.0% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Island Lake | 3.3 mi | 49.4% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Tower Lakes | 3.5 mi | 61.5% (±102.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fremont Township | 3.7 mi | 58.7% (±23.7 points) | Higher |
| Port Barrington | 3.8 mi | 62.5% (±91.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Volo | 3.9 mi | 23.3% (±24.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hawthorn Woods | 4.5 mi | 0.0% (±47.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Barrington | 4.9 mi | 76.2% (±53.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fremont Township, IL (58.7%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 58 | Lake Villa Township | 36.1% (±8.4 points) |
| 59 (tie) | Buffalo Grove | 34.8% (±7.0 points) |
| 59 (tie) | Lake Villa | 34.8% (±15.5 points) |
| 61 | Old Mill Creek | 34.4% (±26.0 points) |
| 62 | Lindenhurst | 33.2% (±14.8 points) |
| 63 | Round Lake Heights | 32.4% (±22.3 points) |
| 64 | Wauconda | 30.9% (±10.7 points) |
| 65 | Wauconda Township | 29.0% (±8.9 points) |
| 66 | Volo | 23.3% (±24.1 points) |
| 67 | Fox Lake Hills | 18.5% (±47.5 points) |
| 68 | Indian Creek | 15.0% (±78.7 points) |
| 69 (tie) | Hawthorn Woods | 0.0% (±47.9 points) |
| 69 (tie) | Mettawa | 0.0% (±141.4 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 Wauconda
Are renters in Wauconda rent-burdened?
30.9% of renting households in Wauconda 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 Wauconda spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wauconda, IL spends 22.0% (±3.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wauconda 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 Wauconda village, Illinois (place:79267, 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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