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Illinois: Cost of Living, Schools & Demographics by County

Housing prices, schools, crime, commute, and demographics for Illinois, county by county. Free, data-only, no listings.

Illinois at a glance

Population

12,694,798

Median Household Income

$83,390

Typical Home Value

$298,585

School District Rating

3.6

Violent Crime Rate

389.2

Avg Commute Time

27.8

About Illinois on hearthmap

hearthmap aggregates housing, demographic, school, crime, and environmental data for every county, town, and ZIP code in Illinois. Use the interactive map to compare areas side by side, filter by what matters to you, or rank places with a custom match score.

Data is refreshed periodically from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric in the app.

Counties in Illinois

102 counties, alphabetical.

Illinois at a glance: frequently asked questions

What is the population of Illinois?
Illinois has a population of 12,694,798 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
What is the median home price in Illinois?
The median home value in Illinois is $298,585. Hover any county on the map for that county's value, or open Compare to put two states side by side.
What is the median household income in Illinois?
Median household income in Illinois is $83,390 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
How many counties are in Illinois?
Illinois has 102 counties. Each county page on hearthmap shows housing, school, crime, and demographic data town by town.
What is the average commute time in Illinois?
The average one-way commute in Illinois is 27.8 minutes, based on US Census ACS journey-to-work data.

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