How many renters in Wilmington (Will County), IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.4% (±16.1 points) of renting households in Wilmington (Will County), IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.9% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.4% (±16.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.9% (±12.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±5.9 points)
Rent as a share of income in Wilmington (Will County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Wilmington (Will County) | Will County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 13.3% (±9.9 points) | 12.0% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.8% (±6.8 points) | 12.2% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 6.4% (±5.0 points) | 12.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 14.0% (±8.9 points) | 12.0% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.5% (±9.8 points) | 8.1% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.9% (±12.8 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 (Will County) against Will County, its state and the nation
| Wilmington (Will County) | Will County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.4% (±16.1 points) | 51.5% (±2.5 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.9% (±12.8 points) | 43.4% (±2.2 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±5.9 points) | 30.9% (±1.5 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,194 (±$12,428) | $53,701 (±$2,319) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $888 (±$309) | $1,462 (±$33) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Wilmington (Will County), 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 (Will County) ranks 23 of 54 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 580 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 (Will County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington (Will County) | — | 54.4% (±16.1 points) | — |
| Wilmington Township | 1.8 mi | 50.4% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Florence Township (Will County) | 4.6 mi | 11.1% (±106.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Braidwood | 4.7 mi | 59.6% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Diamond | 5.3 mi | 30.5% (±17.4 points) | Lower |
| Symerton | 5.6 mi | 100.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Reed Township | 6.0 mi | 56.7% (±19.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Custer Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±75.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wesley Township | 6.7 mi | 47.8% (±32.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Diamond, IL (30.5%).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bolingbrook | 55.7% (±7.0 points) |
| 18 | Joliet Township | 55.4% (±4.4 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manhattan | 54.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 19 (tie) | Manhattan Township | 54.9% (±26.1 points) |
| 21 | Lockport | 54.6% (±12.5 points) |
| 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) |
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 (Will County)
Are renters in Wilmington (Will County) rent-burdened?
54.4% of renting households in Wilmington (Will County) 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 (Will County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Wilmington (Will County), IL spends 31.9% (±5.9 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wilmington 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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