Cost of Living in Herrin, IL: Rent, Income & Home Prices

OKRent takes 21 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,10637% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$64,683about $5,390/month · 26% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$113,30066% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $44,240 a year. That is $21 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 74 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Herrin

$1,106

$1,580

$2,829

$1,723

$942

$927

$1,333

How much do households earn in Herrin?

Under $25k

17.8%

$25k–50k

27.5%

$50k–100k

30.5%

$100k–150k

13.2%

$150k+

6.7%

Share of households by yearly income. 19.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Herrin

Size	Herrin	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$591	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$1,096	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,251	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$2,317	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Herrin overall?

Everyday prices in Illinois overall are same as the U.S. average (index 100.0, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

104

Utilities

Other services

100

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Herrin, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Herrin

🏛️ Property tax$2,059a year · 1.82% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$204a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Herrin

Commute to work21.9 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree22.8%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home65.7%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line14.5%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment5.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Herrin?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $320 a month less than renting.

Renting

$1,106

Owning

$786

Owning assumes a typical $113,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $11,330 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Herrin, IL?

Renting in Herrin costs a median of about $1,106 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

How much do I need to make to live in Herrin?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $44,240 a year, or $21 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Herrin cheap or expensive?

Herrin is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $64,683. It ranks 74th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Herrin?

The median homeowner in Herrin pays $2,059 a year in property taxes, about 1.82% of the median home value.

Is Herrin 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 Herrin?

The median home value in Herrin is $113,300, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

12,226 people live in Herrin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Herrin, IL expensive to live in?