salaryRent is higher than in 67% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 87% 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 34.1 minutes each way. Most homes (85.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $78,200 a year. That is $38 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 261 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Lindenhurst?
Share of households by yearly income. 52.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Lindenhurst
| Size | Lindenhurst | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,310 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,896 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,203 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,889 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Lindenhurst
Life in Lindenhurst
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Lindenhurst?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $86 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $294,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $29,410 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Lindenhurst, IL?
Renting in Lindenhurst costs a median of about $1,955 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Lindenhurst?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $78,200 a year, or $38 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Lindenhurst cheap or expensive?
Lindenhurst is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $141,795. It ranks 261st cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Lindenhurst?
The median homeowner in Lindenhurst pays $9,402 a year in property taxes, about 3.20% of the median home value.
Is Lindenhurst 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 Lindenhurst?
The median home value in Lindenhurst is $294,100, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
14,417 people live in Lindenhurst. Numbers are typical (middle) values.