Cost of Living in Justice, IL
Population 12,372 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023
(100 = US avg)
Justice is a smaller Illinois community of around 12000 residents, where median household incomes of $58,514 and housing costs ($235,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Around 21% of residents live below the federal poverty line, a rate that tends to correlate with the income and housing figures above.
Geographically, Justice sits roughly 9 miles southwest of Chicago. Median home values run roughly 25% lower than Chicago's $315,000.
Cost Overview
Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.
About the Cost of Living in Justice
The median home value in Justice is $235,200 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,198/month, 9% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $58,514/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.3%, 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, Justice has a cost of living index of 83 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 17% less expensive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cost of living in Justice, IL?
Justice has a cost index of 83 (100 = national average). It is 17% below the national average.
What is average rent in Justice, IL?
The median gross rent in Justice is $1,198 per month based on 2023 Census data.
What is the average home price in Justice?
The median home value in Justice is $235,200 according to Zillow and Census data.
What is the median income in Justice?
The median household income in Justice is $58,514 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).
What is the sales tax in Justice, IL?
The combined state and local sales tax rate in Justice is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.
Is Justice, IL affordable?
Yes, Justice is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 83 — about 17% below the US national average of 100.
Justice at a Glance
- Population
- 12,372
- Median Income
- $58,514
- Home Value
- $235,200
- Median Rent
- $1,198/mo
- Unemployment
- 6.3%
- Sales Tax
- 8.7%
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