How many renters in East Chicago, IN pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.4% (±7.7 points) of renting households in East Chicago, IN spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.6% 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% (±7.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.6% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.2% (±3.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in East Chicago
| Share of income spent on rent | East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 15.6% (±4.7 points) | 12.0% | 14.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 15.5% (±5.1 points) | 12.2% | 13.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.1% (±4.4 points) | 13.2% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 8.5% (±3.3 points) | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.8% (±4.8 points) | 7.4% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.6% (±6.0 points) | 44.8% | 38.9% | 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.
East Chicago against Lake County, its state and the nation
| East Chicago | Lake County | Indiana | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.4% (±7.7 points) | 52.2% (±2.0 points) | 48.1% (±0.6 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.6% (±6.0 points) | 44.8% (±1.7 points) | 38.9% (±0.5 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.2% (±3.3 points) | 31.5% (±1.3 points) | 29.1% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,568 (±$4,727) | $41,002 (±$1,339) | $42,811 (±$480) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $854 (±$51) | $1,131 (±$16) | $1,062 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In East Chicago, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Lake County (52.2%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (48.1%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Lake County, East Chicago ranks 15 of 31 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 436 of 1,492.
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 East Chicago
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Chicago | — | 50.4% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Whiting | 2.4 mi | 43.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Township (Lake County) | 2.9 mi | 50.0% (±3.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hammond | 3.0 mi | 50.4% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burnham | 4.8 mi | 60.2% (±26.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet City | 5.7 mi | 63.6% (±7.8 points) | Higher |
| Gary | 6.8 mi | 58.6% (±4.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Calumet Township | 6.8 mi | 55.2% (±4.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Highland | 7.0 mi | 49.4% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Calumet City, IL (63.6%).
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 Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 9 (tie) | Hobart | 55.2% (±9.5 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Calumet Township | 55.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Hobart Township | 54.7% (±9.5 points) |
| 12 | Ross Township (Lake County) | 54.1% (±6.9 points) |
| 13 | New Chicago | 51.7% (±27.3 points) |
| 14 | St. John Township | 51.3% (±9.8 points) |
| 15 (tie) | East Chicago | 50.4% (±7.7 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hammond | 50.4% (±4.9 points) |
| 17 | North Township (Lake County) | 50.0% (±3.7 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Highland | 49.4% (±10.8 points) |
| 18 (tie) | Munster | 49.4% (±18.4 points) |
| 20 | Cedar Lake | 47.7% (±17.5 points) |
| 21 | Lake Station | 47.6% (±16.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 31 places in Lake 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 East Chicago
Are renters in East Chicago rent-burdened?
50.4% of renting households in East Chicago 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 East Chicago spend on rent?
The median renting household in East Chicago, IN spends 30.2% (±3.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Chicago city, Indiana
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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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