salaryRent is higher than in 57% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Most homes (75.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $71,400 a year. That is $34 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 226 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Villa Park?
Share of households by yearly income. 38.8% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Villa Park
| Size | Villa Park | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,315 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,409 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,675 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,036 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,908 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Villa Park 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 Villa Park, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Villa Park
Life in Villa Park
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Villa Park?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $498 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $329,000 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,900 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Villa Park, IL?
Renting in Villa Park costs a median of about $1,785 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Villa Park?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $71,400 a year, or $34 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Villa Park cheap or expensive?
Villa Park is rated OK: rent takes 20.9% of the typical household income of $102,474. It ranks 226th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Villa Park?
The median homeowner in Villa Park pays $6,389 a year in property taxes, about 1.94% of the median home value.
Is Villa Park 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 Villa Park?
The median home value in Villa Park is $329,000, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
22,345 people live in Villa Park. Numbers are typical (middle) values.