salaryRent is higher than in 60% 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 minutes each way. Most homes (79.8%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $73,520 a year. That is $35 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 240 of 334 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Yorkville?
Share of households by yearly income. 40.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Yorkville
| Size | Yorkville | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,146 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,984 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,928 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Yorkville 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 Yorkville, so the Illinois figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Yorkville
Life in Yorkville
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Yorkville?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $489 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $335,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $33,530 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Yorkville, IL?
Renting in Yorkville costs a median of about $1,838 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Illinois median is $1,517.
How much do I need to make to live in Yorkville?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $73,520 a year, or $35 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Yorkville cheap or expensive?
Yorkville is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.8% of the typical household income of $117,031. It ranks 240th cheapest of 334 Illinois cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Yorkville?
The median homeowner in Yorkville pays $8,744 a year in property taxes, about 2.61% of the median home value.
Is Yorkville 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 Yorkville?
The median home value in Yorkville is $335,300, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
23,617 people live in Yorkville. Numbers are typical (middle) values.