salaryRent is lower than in 54% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.1 minutes each way. Most homes (84.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $62,800 a year. That is $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Illinois cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Illinois. It is number 181 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Evergreen Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 33.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Evergreen Park
| Size | Evergreen Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,469 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,222 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,529 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,495 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,312 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Evergreen Park
Life in Evergreen Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Evergreen Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $286 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $267,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $26,750 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Evergreen Park, IL?
Renting in Evergreen Park costs a median of about $1,570 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Evergreen Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $62,800 a year, or $30 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Evergreen Park cheap or expensive?
Evergreen Park is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.2% of the typical household income of $103,233. It ranks 181st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Evergreen Park?
The median homeowner in Evergreen Park pays $6,152 a year in property taxes, about 2.30% of the median home value.
Is Evergreen Park 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 Evergreen Park?
The median home value in Evergreen Park is $267,500, about 2.6 times the typical yearly household income.
19,420 people live in Evergreen Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.