salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are short, about 19.4 minutes.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,800 a year. That is $17 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 28 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Kewanee?
Share of households by yearly income. 12.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Kewanee
| Size | Kewanee | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $3,536 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $520 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $871 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,208 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,360 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Kewanee 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 Kewanee, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Kewanee
Life in Kewanee
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Kewanee?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $362 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $73,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $7,320 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Kewanee, IL?
Renting in Kewanee costs a median of about $870 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Kewanee?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,800 a year, or $17 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Kewanee cheap or expensive?
Kewanee is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $54,881. It ranks 28th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Kewanee?
The median homeowner in Kewanee pays $1,339 a year in property taxes, about 1.83% of the median home value.
Is Kewanee 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 Kewanee?
The median home value in Kewanee is $73,200, about 1.3 times the typical yearly household income.
11,913 people live in Kewanee. Numbers are typical (middle) values.