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Is Pinckneyville, IL expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 7 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$46074% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$75,045about $6,254/month · 14% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$133,50060% lower than U.S. average

Rent 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 18.4 minutes. Most homes (84.5%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $18,400 a year. That is $9 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 2 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Pinckneyville
$460
South Barrington
$2,433
Eureka
$704
Hoopeston
$975
Milan
$1,065
Monee
$1,633
Colona
$927

How much do households earn in Pinckneyville?

Under $25k
21.4%
$25k–50k
22.5%
$50k–100k
33.7%
$100k–150k
10.1%
$150k+
10.3%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

How expensive is Pinckneyville 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 Pinckneyville, so the Illinois figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Pinckneyville

🏛️ Property tax$2,070a year · 1.55% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$160a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Pinckneyville

Commute to work18.4 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree12.6%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home84.5%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.1%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment3.3%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Pinckneyville?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $466 a month less.

Renting
$460
Owning
$926

Owning assumes a typical $133,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $13,350 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Pinckneyville, IL?

Renting in Pinckneyville costs a median of about $460 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.

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

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $18,400 a year, or $9 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Pinckneyville cheap or expensive?

Pinckneyville is rated Cheap: rent takes 7.4% of the typical household income of $75,045. It ranks 2nd cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Pinckneyville?

The median homeowner in Pinckneyville pays $2,070 a year in property taxes, about 1.55% of the median home value.

Is Pinckneyville 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 Pinckneyville?

The median home value in Pinckneyville is $133,500, about 1.8 times the typical yearly household income.

5,018 people live in Pinckneyville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.