How many renters in Westmont, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.7% (±6.0 points) of renting households in Westmont, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.7% (±6.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±5.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.9% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Westmont
| Share of income spent on rent | Westmont | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.7% (±3.5 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.5% (±4.2 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 15.3% (±3.8 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.7% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±3.2 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±5.1 points) | 36.1% | 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.
Westmont against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Westmont | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.7% (±6.0 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±5.1 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.9% (±2.1 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,591 (±$8,544) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,533 (±$73) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Westmont, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from DuPage County (45.1%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In DuPage County, Westmont ranks 10 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 795 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 Westmont
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westmont | — | 49.7% (±6.0 points) | — |
| Clarendon Hills | 0.9 mi | 40.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 2.3 mi | 46.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Willowbrook | 2.4 mi | 41.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove | 2.5 mi | 51.8% (±8.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Downers Grove Township | 2.8 mi | 47.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Brook | 3.1 mi | 56.7% (±37.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 3.4 mi | 46.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Western Springs | 3.8 mi | 36.1% (±23.7 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 DuPage County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oak Brook | 56.7% (±37.7 points) |
| 5 | Lombard | 54.4% (±6.9 points) |
| 6 | Glen Ellyn | 51.9% (±10.8 points) |
| 7 | Downers Grove | 51.8% (±8.8 points) |
| 8 | Bartlett | 50.9% (±12.8 points) |
| 9 | York Township (DuPage County) | 50.4% (±3.9 points) |
| 10 | Westmont | 49.7% (±6.0 points) |
| 11 | Woodridge | 48.9% (±8.0 points) |
| 12 | Bloomingdale | 48.1% (±9.8 points) |
| 13 | Hanover Park | 47.9% (±10.0 points) |
| 14 | Elmhurst | 47.7% (±7.3 points) |
| 15 | Downers Grove Township | 47.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 16 | Darien | 46.9% (±12.2 points) |
Showing 13 of 39 places in DuPage 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 Westmont
Are renters in Westmont rent-burdened?
49.7% of renting households in Westmont 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 Westmont spend on rent?
The median renting household in Westmont, IL spends 29.9% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westmont 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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