How many renters in Worth Township (Cook County), IL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
47.6% (±4.2 points) of renting households in Worth Township (Cook County), IL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
41.2% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.0% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 47.6% (±4.2 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 41.2% (±3.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.0% (±1.8 points)
Rent as a share of income in Worth Township (Cook County)
| Share of income spent on rent | Worth Township (Cook County) | Cook County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.0% (±3.3 points) | 13.2% | 14.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.9% (±2.8 points) | 13.0% | 13.4% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.8% (±2.7 points) | 13.3% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.7% (±3.2 points) | 11.6% | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 6.4% (±1.6 points) | 9.0% | 8.9% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 41.2% (±3.9 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.
Worth Township (Cook County) against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Worth Township (Cook County) | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 47.6% (±4.2 points) | 48.9% (±0.7 points) | 47.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 41.2% (±3.9 points) | 39.9% (±0.6 points) | 39.0% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.0% (±1.8 points) | 29.5% (±0.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $50,420 (±$4,533) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,248 (±$39) | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Worth Township (Cook County), 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 not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Cook County, Worth Township (Cook County) ranks 89 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 896 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 Worth Township (Cook County)
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worth Township (Cook County) | — | 47.6% (±4.2 points) | — |
| Alsip | 1.4 mi | 51.3% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oak Lawn | 1.7 mi | 48.7% (±8.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Chicago Ridge | 2.0 mi | 45.4% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Merrionette Park | 2.3 mi | 34.3% (±23.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Worth | 2.5 mi | 58.5% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hometown | 2.9 mi | 35.8% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Evergreen Park | 3.1 mi | 48.4% (±16.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Crestwood | 3.1 mi | 51.5% (±14.9 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 Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 83 | Tinley Park | 48.8% (±8.3 points) |
| 84 | Oak Lawn | 48.7% (±8.0 points) |
| 85 | Hickory Hills | 48.5% (±14.1 points) |
| 86 (tie) | Chicago | 48.4% (±0.8 points) |
| 86 (tie) | Evergreen Park | 48.4% (±16.1 points) |
| 88 | Park Forest | 48.1% (±11.0 points) |
| 89 | Worth Township (Cook County) | 47.6% (±4.2 points) |
| 90 | Forest Park | 47.4% (±10.4 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Cicero | 47.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 91 (tie) | Cicero Township | 47.2% (±5.3 points) |
| 91 (tie) | New Trier Township | 47.2% (±9.8 points) |
| 94 | Schiller Park | 46.8% (±13.2 points) |
| 95 (tie) | McCook | 46.7% (±29.8 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 Worth Township (Cook County)
Are renters in Worth Township (Cook County) rent-burdened?
47.6% of renting households in Worth Township (Cook 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 Worth Township (Cook County) spend on rent?
The median renting household in Worth Township (Cook County), IL spends 29.0% (±1.8 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worth township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worth township, Cook County, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Worth 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 Worth township, Cook County, Illinois (county subdivision:83531, 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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Figures last updated on .
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