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Is Johnsburg, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 11 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,24729% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$130,523about $10,877/month · 50% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$328,3001% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 73% of U.S. cities. That makes it a rare mix of above-average pay and below-average rent. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (93.1%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $49,880 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 105 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Johnsburg
$1,247
Elburn
$1,889
Lakemoor
$2,092
Monticello
$1,525
Countryside
$1,305
Winthrop Harbor
$1,452
Beardstown
$762

How much do households earn in Johnsburg?

Under $25k
10.1%
$25k–50k
15.2%
$50k–100k
24.2%
$100k–150k
22.7%
$150k+
26.6%

Share of households by yearly income. 49.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Johnsburg overall?

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

Housing
94
Goods (food, clothes…)
104
Utilities
85
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 Johnsburg, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Johnsburg

🏛️ Property tax$7,367a year · 2.24% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$121a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Johnsburg

Commute to work27.6 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree24.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home93.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line12.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment2.7%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Johnsburg?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,031 a month less.

Renting
$1,247
Owning
$2,278

Owning assumes a typical $328,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,830 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Johnsburg, IL?

Renting in Johnsburg costs a median of about $1,247 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $49,880 a year, or $24 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Johnsburg cheap or expensive?

Johnsburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 11.5% of the typical household income of $130,523. It ranks 105th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Johnsburg?

The median homeowner in Johnsburg pays $7,367 a year in property taxes, about 2.24% of the median home value.

Is Johnsburg 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 Johnsburg?

The median home value in Johnsburg is $328,300, about 2.5 times the typical yearly household income.

6,386 people live in Johnsburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.