salaryRent here is among the lowest 10% of all 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 (81.4%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $32,920 a year. That is $16 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 17 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Mount Zion?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Mount Zion
| Size | Mount Zion | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $804 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $766 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,325 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Mount Zion
Life in Mount Zion
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Mount Zion?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $572 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $201,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $20,110 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Mount Zion, IL?
Renting in Mount Zion costs a median of about $823 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Mount Zion?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $32,920 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Mount Zion cheap or expensive?
Mount Zion is rated Cheap: rent takes 8.9% of the typical household income of $111,479. It ranks 17th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Mount Zion?
The median homeowner in Mount Zion pays $4,220 a year in property taxes, about 2.10% of the median home value.
Is Mount Zion 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 Mount Zion?
The median home value in Mount Zion is $201,100, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.
5,660 people live in Mount Zion. Numbers are typical (middle) values.