salaryRent is lower than in 72% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (84.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 72.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $50,520 a year. That is $24 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 111 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clarendon Hills?
Share of households by yearly income. 53.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clarendon Hills
| Size | Clarendon Hills | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,179 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,284 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,465 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clarendon Hills 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 Clarendon Hills, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clarendon Hills
Life in Clarendon Hills
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clarendon Hills?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,940 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $605,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,580 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clarendon Hills, IL?
Renting in Clarendon Hills costs a median of about $1,263 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Clarendon Hills?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $50,520 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarendon Hills cheap or expensive?
Clarendon Hills is rated Cheap: rent takes 10.8% of the typical household income of $140,623. It ranks 111th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clarendon Hills?
The median homeowner in Clarendon Hills pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.65% of the median home value.
Is Clarendon Hills 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 Clarendon Hills?
The median home value in Clarendon Hills is $605,800, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
8,659 people live in Clarendon Hills. Numbers are typical (middle) values.