Cost of Living in Brown County, IL

What does it cost to live in Brown County? Income, housing, and affordability breakdown.

Median Income

$64,760

Median Rent

$625/mo

Median Home

$122,100

Affordability

662

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$617
Property Tax$157
Insurance$41

Total Monthly$815
% of Income15.1%

Renting

Median Rent$625
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$650
% of Income11.6%

Living in Brown County, Illinois

Brown County has a median household income of $64,760 with housing costs that represent 15.1% of income for owners and 11.6% for renters. Housing costs are within the recommended 30% of income threshold.

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County-level data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates. Additional sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis. Estimates are county-level medians. This is not financial advice.