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Cost of Living in Algonquin, IL

Population 30,067 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,723
Median home value$351,000
Median household income$134,525

The median rent in Algonquin, IL is $1,723/month, 35% higher than the Illinois median and 22% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $351,000, 6% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $134,525 a year, 61% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 15.4%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $68,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.6×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $1,775/mo

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Algonquin vs. Illinois vs. U.S.

AlgonquinIllinoisU.S.
Median rent$1,723$1,274$1,413
Median home value$351,000$263,300$332,700
Median household income$134,525$83,390$80,734
Homeownership rate88.2%67.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher43.6%37.8%35.7%
Poverty rate4.1%11.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.1%5.8%5.2%
Work from home23.1%15.9%15.1%
Median age41.439.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Algonquin, IL?

The median gross rent in Algonquin, IL is $1,723 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Algonquin, IL?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $68,920 a year in gross income.

Is Algonquin, IL expensive to live in?

Rent there is 22% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.6 times the median household income.

Other cities in Illinois

Chicago, ILRent $1,440 · Income $77,902Aurora, ILRent $1,596 · Income $93,633Naperville, ILRent $1,885 · Income $155,105Joliet, ILRent $1,276 · Income $92,201Rockford, ILRent $985 · Income $54,752Elgin, ILRent $1,361 · Income $90,282

Cities with a similar cost of living

Cary, NCRent $1,738 · Income $134,905North Haven, CTRent $1,720 · Income $132,689Plymouth, MNRent $1,766 · Income $136,534Prior Lake, MNRent $1,654 · Income $134,255Collierville, TNRent $1,691 · Income $138,598Bergenfield, NJRent $1,752 · Income $130,045

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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