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What Is the Average Rent in Lake County, Illinois?

$1,477/month 3%vs 2023 ($1,434)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Lake County, Illinois is $1,477/month (±$29), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $345,700 (±$3,502), and the median household income is $110,416/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Lake County, Illinois and Neighbouring Counties

Kenosha: $1,219McHenry: $1,401Cook: $1,435Lake County: $1,477$1,219$1,401$1,435$1,477

Housing Metrics for Lake County, Illinois

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,477
Median Home Value$345,700
Median Household Income$110,416
Total Housing Units258,455
Renter-Occupied Units65,052
Renter-Occupied Share25%
Households Paying 50%+ Income14,763 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$1,121+10.6%
1 BR$1,186+37.9%
2 BR$1,457+7.8%
3 BR$1,797+10.8%
4 BR$2,143-13.9%
5+ BR$1,926+8.0%

How does Lake County, Illinois compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Illinois.

Higher rent than 98% of counties in Illinois · 3rd of 102

Cheapest: Gallatin County($541)
Priciest: Kendall County($1,781)
#CountyValue
1Kendall County$1,781
2DuPage County$1,688
3Lake County(you are here)$1,477
… 96 more …
100Gallatin County$541
101Pope County$449
102Hardin County$379

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Lake County, Illinois?

The median gross rent in Lake County, Illinois is $1,477/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County, Illinois?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Lake County, Illinois is $1,457/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$33. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Lake County, Illinois?

The median home value in Lake County, Illinois is $345,700 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Lake County are rent-burdened?

In Lake County, Illinois, 14,763 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Lake County, Illinois?

The median household income in Lake County, Illinois is $110,416/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,477 has a margin of error of ±$29. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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