How many renters in Wheeling Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
44.7% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Wheeling Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
35.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 27.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 44.7% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 35.9% (±3.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 27.8% (±1.4 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wheeling Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wheeling Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.1% (±2.7 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.8% (±2.2 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 14.1% (±2.6 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 12.3% (±2.6 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 35.9% (±3.6 points) | 39.9% | 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.
Wheeling Township against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Wheeling Township | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 44.7% (±4.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 35.9% (±3.6 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 27.8% (±1.4 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $74,848 (±$6,014) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,670 (±$47) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wheeling Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Cook County (48.9%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Wheeling Township ranks 106 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1041 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 Wheeling Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheeling Township | — | 44.7% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Prospect Heights | 0.9 mi | 34.0% (±10.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wheeling | 1.8 mi | 46.2% (±6.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arlington Heights | 2.1 mi | 40.1% (±5.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mount Prospect | 3.2 mi | 50.7% (±8.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Buffalo Grove | 4.0 mi | 34.8% (±7.0 points) | Lower |
| Rolling Meadows | 4.8 mi | 44.1% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Riverwoods | 5.0 mi | 86.6% (±48.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Palatine | 5.1 mi | 53.4% (±6.3 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Buffalo Grove, IL (34.8%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Palatine, IL (53.4%).
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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | Maine Township (Cook County) | 45.8% (±5.4 points) |
| 101 | Wilmette | 45.6% (±10.8 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Chicago Ridge | 45.4% (±11.5 points) |
| 102 (tie) | Robbins | 45.4% (±21.3 points) |
| 104 | Broadview | 45.3% (±21.1 points) |
| 105 | Elk Grove Township | 44.8% (±5.1 points) |
| 106 | Wheeling Township | 44.7% (±4.2 points) |
| 107 | Posen | 44.6% (±23.9 points) |
| 108 | Glencoe | 44.4% (±31.6 points) |
| 109 | Leyden Township | 44.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 110 | Franklin Park | 44.2% (±12.9 points) |
| 111 | Rolling Meadows | 44.1% (±10.8 points) |
| 112 | Park Ridge | 44.0% (±10.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook 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 Wheeling Township
Are renters in Wheeling Township rent-burdened?
44.7% of renting households in Wheeling Township 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 Wheeling Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wheeling Township, IL spends 27.8% (±1.4 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeling township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeling township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wheeling township, Cook County, 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 Wheeling township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:81100, in state:17 county:031).
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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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