How many renters in Wheaton, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.1% (±5.6 points) of renting households in Wheaton, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.1% (±5.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.6% (±4.5 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.4% (±2.2 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wheaton
| Share of income spent on rent | Wheaton | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.2% (±3.2 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.1% (±3.1 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 20.1% (±5.3 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.6% (±3.4 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±3.4 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.6% (±4.5 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.
Wheaton against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Wheaton | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.6% (±4.5 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.4% (±2.2 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $80,440 (±$7,689) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,799 (±$83) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wheaton, 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 lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In DuPage County, Wheaton ranks 23 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1070 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 Wheaton
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton | — | 44.1% (±5.6 points) | — |
| Milton Township | 1.0 mi | 43.6% (±3.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glen Ellyn | 2.4 mi | 51.9% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winfield | 2.8 mi | 46.2% (±22.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Glendale Heights | 4.6 mi | 45.9% (±8.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Carol Stream | 4.6 mi | 41.2% (±6.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lisle | 4.6 mi | 38.2% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Warrenville | 4.8 mi | 45.5% (±14.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lombard | 4.9 mi | 54.4% (±6.9 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lombard, IL (54.4%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Hinsdale | 46.7% (±15.0 points) |
| 18 | Winfield Township | 46.6% (±8.7 points) |
| 19 | Winfield | 46.2% (±22.8 points) |
| 20 | Glendale Heights | 45.9% (±8.3 points) |
| 21 | Bloomingdale Township | 45.8% (±4.8 points) |
| 22 | Warrenville | 45.5% (±14.3 points) |
| 23 | Wheaton | 44.1% (±5.6 points) |
| 24 | Milton Township | 43.6% (±3.6 points) |
| 25 | Naperville Township | 43.3% (±4.2 points) |
| 26 | Lisle Township | 42.9% (±4.7 points) |
| 27 | Oakbrook Terrace | 42.5% (±13.3 points) |
| 28 | Willowbrook | 41.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 29 | Wood Dale | 41.4% (±15.2 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 Wheaton
Are renters in Wheaton rent-burdened?
44.1% of renting households in Wheaton 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 Wheaton spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wheaton, IL spends 27.4% (±2.2 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheaton city, 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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