How many renters in Willowbrook, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
41.7% (±13.7 points) of renting households in Willowbrook, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
33.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 24.4% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 41.7% (±13.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 33.1% (±12.3 points)
- Median share of income
- 24.4% (±5.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Willowbrook
| Share of income spent on rent | Willowbrook | DuPage County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.3% (±7.7 points) | 13.4% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 18.5% (±11.3 points) | 15.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 21.8% (±10.4 points) | 14.6% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 5.7% (±5.0 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.6% (±6.0 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 33.1% (±12.3 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.
Willowbrook against DuPage County, its state and the nation
| Willowbrook | DuPage County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 41.7% (±13.7 points) | 45.1% (±1.6 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 33.1% (±12.3 points) | 36.1% (±1.4 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 24.4% (±5.0 points) | 27.9% (±0.6 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,347 (±$39,087) | $72,048 (±$1,728) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,747 (±$103) | $1,688 (±$16) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Willowbrook, 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, Willowbrook ranks 28 of 39 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 1180 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 Willowbrook
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willowbrook | — | 41.7% (±13.7 points) | — |
| Burr Ridge | 1.8 mi | 82.3% (±24.0 points) | Higher |
| Downers Grove Township | 2.0 mi | 47.4% (±4.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clarendon Hills | 2.3 mi | 40.7% (±23.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Indian Head Park | 2.3 mi | 28.8% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hinsdale | 2.4 mi | 46.7% (±15.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westmont | 2.4 mi | 49.7% (±6.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Darien | 2.5 mi | 46.9% (±12.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Western Springs | 3.2 mi | 36.1% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Burr Ridge, IL (82.3%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
| 30 | Carol Stream | 41.2% (±6.6 points) |
| 31 | Clarendon Hills | 40.7% (±23.3 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Naperville | 39.5% (±3.9 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Roselle | 39.5% (±10.5 points) |
| 34 | Lisle | 38.2% (±7.0 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 Willowbrook
Are renters in Willowbrook rent-burdened?
41.7% of renting households in Willowbrook 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 Willowbrook spend on rent?
The median renting household in Willowbrook, IL spends 24.4% (±5.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willowbrook village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willowbrook village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Willowbrook 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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