Illinois
Maps & Population Facts
Housing Estimates
Illinois is the 6th most populated state in the United States. The city of Chicago is located in Illinois and is the 3rd most populated city in the United States. The majority of the population is concentrated near Chicago, while the southern part of the state is more rural.
Illinois has a large agricultural output, producing about 8 billion in corn and 6 billion dollars in soybeans annually. The state also employs about 600,000 individuals in the manufacturing industry.
Income
Households in the state of Illinois earn more money than the national median income, averaging 4% higher per household.
Housing
Illinois has a median house price of $195,300. The cost of homeownership is slightly less than most states. The cost of renting in Illinois is 4% less than the national average.
| Percent | Ranking | |
|---|---|---|
| Renter Occupied Households | 34% | 24th |
| New Construction (Built after 2000) | 14% | 42nd |
Demographics
The median age in the state is 38. The age of the general population in Illinois is comparable with other US states.
Illinois ranks better than average for having an educated population. The state has more college graduates per resident than most states.
Housing Data
| Illinois | USA | |
| Median Property Value | 195,300 | 217,600 |
| Median Mortgage Payment | 1,603 | 1,513 |
| Median Gross Rent | 974 | 1,012 |
| Property Vacancy | 10.3% | 12.6% |
| % Renters | 34% | 36% |
| Residents per Sq. Mi. | 230 | 93 |
| Illinois | USA | |
| Median Household Income | 62,992 | 60,336 |
| Median Individual Income | 35,868 | 33,646 |
| Median Income (Full-Time) | 50,560 | 46,881 |
| Median Age | 38.0 | 38.1 |
| Labor Participation | 64.7% | 62.8% |
| Attained College Degree | 34.4% | 32.0% |
Population Density Analysis
Demographics
Most Populated Cities
| 1. | Chicago | 2,722,586 |
| 2. | Rockford | 173,355 |
| 3. | Thornton | 169,384 |
| 4. | Wheeling | 155,311 |
| 5. | Worth | 152,738 |
Highest Household Income
| 1. | New Trier | 164,196 |
| 2. | West Deerfield | 155,616 |
| 3. | Love | 141,413 |
| 4. | Wheatland | 134,359 |
| 5. | Old Town | 133,267 |
Highest Home Value
| 1. | New Trier | 777,100 |
| 2. | West Deerfield | 601,100 |
| 3. | Barrington | 600,900 |
| 4. | River Forest | 575,900 |
| 5. | Moraine | 557,900 |
Highest Gross Rent
| 1. | Green Garden | 3,054 |
| 2. | Seward | 2,413 |
| 3. | Plato | 2,153 |
| 4. | West Deerfield | 1,907 |
| 5. | Blackberry | 1,866 |