Cost of Living in Campton Hills, IL

Population 10,724 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

144
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Campton Hills a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $510,000.

Geographically, Campton Hills sits roughly 8 miles southwest of Elgin. Median home values run roughly 102% higher than Elgin's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 167
Rent 108

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Campton Hills

The median home value in Campton Hills is $510,100 — 67% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,424/month, 8% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $192,727/year is 158% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Campton Hills has a cost of living index of 144 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 44% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$510,100
67% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$655,738
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
8% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
29.9x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 98.1%
Renter-occupied 1.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,424
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,038/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
39.0 min
44% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
19.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
65.5%
Carpooled
8.5%
Public transit
3.7%
Walked
1.5%
Work from home
19.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$192,727
158% above avg
Per Capita Income
$72,984
Unemployment Rate
5.8%
22% above avg
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Labor Force Participation
69.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 34.1%
Graduate degree 23.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 43.1
Male median age 42.6
Female median age 43.5

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 46 — Good
61.8%
Good air days/yr
174
Max AQI recorded
90
PM2.5 days
198
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Campton Hills, IL?

Campton Hills has a cost index of 144 (100 = national average). It is 44% above the national average.

What is average rent in Campton Hills, IL?

The median gross rent in Campton Hills is $1,424 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Campton Hills?

The median home value in Campton Hills is $510,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Campton Hills?

The median household income in Campton Hills is $192,727 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Campton Hills, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Campton Hills is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Campton Hills, IL affordable?

Campton Hills is above average in cost of living, with an index of 144 — about 44% higher than the national average.

Campton Hills at a Glance

Population
10,724
Median Income
$192,727
Home Value
$510,100
Median Rent
$1,424/mo
Unemployment
5.8%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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