How many renters in Wilmington Township, IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±15.1 points) of renting households in Wilmington Township, IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.4% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.4% (±15.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.4% (±12.1 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±5.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilmington Township
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilmington Township | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.7% (±9.1 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.9% (±6.7 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.6% (±6.6 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.5% (±8.1 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.0% (±9.0 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.4% (±12.1 points) | 43.4% | 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.
Wilmington Township against Will County, its state and the nation
| Wilmington Township | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±15.1 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.4% (±12.1 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±5.1 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $36,157 (±$11,511) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $960 (±$221) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilmington Township, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Will County (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (47.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Will County, Wilmington Township ranks 28 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 737 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 Wilmington Township
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Township | — | 50.4% (±15.1 points) | — |
| Wilmington (Will County) | 1.8 mi | 54.4% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond | 4.6 mi | 30.5% (±17.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braidwood | 4.8 mi | 59.6% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Felix Township | 5.7 mi | 31.2% (±17.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Goose Lake Township | 5.9 mi | 60.9% (±68.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Channahon Township | 6.0 mi | 63.1% (±27.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Coal City | 6.1 mi | 37.0% (±20.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Will County) | 6.1 mi | 11.1% (±106.4 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 Will County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Rockdale | 54.5% (±22.3 points) |
| 23 | Wilmington (Will County) | 54.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 24 | Du Page Township | 53.3% (±6.9 points) |
| 25 | New Lenox | 53.2% (±21.2 points) |
| 26 | Joliet | 52.2% (±4.4 points) |
| 27 | Peotone Township | 51.5% (±26.4 points) |
| 28 | Wilmington Township | 50.4% (±15.1 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Peotone | 47.8% (±26.8 points) |
| 29 (tie) | Wesley Township | 47.8% (±32.3 points) |
| 31 | Green Garden Township | 47.4% (±90.1 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Crest Hill | 47.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Plainfield Township | 47.3% (±9.0 points) |
| 34 | Beecher | 45.7% (±28.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 54 places in Will 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 Wilmington Township
Are renters in Wilmington Township rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in Wilmington 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 Wilmington Township spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilmington Township, IL spends 30.2% (±5.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington township, Will County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington township, Will 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 Wilmington township, Will County, Illinois (county subdivision:82114, in state:17 county:197).
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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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