Housing · Census ACS 2023
Housing Costs in Illinois
Median home price
$263,300
#34 of 51 · 25% below US median
Median rent
$1,238/mo
#26 of 51 · 5% below US median
Illinois Housing — FAQ
- What is the median home price in Illinois?
- The median home value in Illinois is $263,300 — 25% below the US median of $351,822 (Census ACS 2023). Illinois ranks #34 of 51 for home prices.
- What is the average rent in Illinois?
- The median gross rent in Illinois is $1,238 per month — 5% below the US median of $1,300.
- Is Illinois expensive to live in?
- For housing, Illinois ranks #34 of 51 by home price and #26 by rent (1 = most expensive). Use our cost-of-living tools to compare total living costs.
Data source: U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates. See all states ranked or our methodology.