salaryRent is lower than in 66% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (82.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $53,720 a year. That is $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Illinois. It is number 133 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bartonville?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bartonville
| Size | Bartonville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,966 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,333 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,402 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bartonville overall?
Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bartonville, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bartonville
Life in Bartonville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bartonville?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $378 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $139,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,910 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bartonville, IL?
Renting in Bartonville costs a median of about $1,343 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Bartonville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $53,720 a year, or $26 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bartonville cheap or expensive?
Bartonville is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $78,537. It ranks 133rd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bartonville?
The median homeowner in Bartonville pays $3,080 a year in property taxes, about 2.21% of the median home value.
Is Bartonville more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Illinois are same as the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bartonville?
The median home value in Bartonville is $139,100, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,841 people live in Bartonville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.