salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 91% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.0 years of household income. Most homes (78.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 68.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $96,560 a year. That is $46 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 306 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Glenview?
Share of households by yearly income. 56.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Glenview
| Size | Glenview | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,731 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $2,074 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,439 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,046 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,549 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Glenview 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 Glenview, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Glenview
Life in Glenview
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Glenview?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,816 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $609,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,960 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Glenview, IL?
Renting in Glenview costs a median of about $2,414 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Glenview?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $96,560 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Glenview cheap or expensive?
Glenview is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $154,286. It ranks 306th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Glenview?
The median homeowner in Glenview pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.64% of the median home value.
Is Glenview 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 Glenview?
The median home value in Glenview is $609,600, about 4.0 times the typical yearly household income.
47,752 people live in Glenview. Numbers are typical (middle) values.