salaryRent is lower than in 61% 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 33.8 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $58,000 a year. That is $28 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 154 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fox Lake?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fox Lake
| Size | Fox Lake | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $860 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,099 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,181 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,322 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fox Lake
Life in Fox Lake
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fox Lake?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $133 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $228,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,810 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fox Lake, IL?
Renting in Fox Lake costs a median of about $1,450 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Fox Lake?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $58,000 a year, or $28 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fox Lake cheap or expensive?
Fox Lake is rated OK: rent takes 22.8% of the typical household income of $76,378. It ranks 154th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fox Lake?
The median homeowner in Fox Lake pays $4,982 a year in property taxes, about 2.18% of the median home value.
Is Fox Lake 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 Fox Lake?
The median home value in Fox Lake is $228,100, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
11,131 people live in Fox Lake. Numbers are typical (middle) values.