Cost of Living in Douglas County, IL

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

Median Income

$67,177

Median Rent

$748/mo

Median Home

$137,100

Affordability

589

Housing Cost Breakdown

Owning (20% down, 6.5%)

Mortgage (P&I)$693
Property Tax$211
Insurance$46

Total Monthly$950
% of Income17%

Renting

Median Rent$748
Renter's Insurance$25

Total Monthly$773
% of Income13.4%

Living in Douglas County, Illinois

Douglas County has a median household income of $67,177 with housing costs that represent 17% of income for owners and 13.4% 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.