Cost of Living in Lake Holiday, IL

Population 5,402 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

103
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Lake Holiday sits on the smaller end of the Illinois city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.5%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 20 miles west of Aurora, Lake Holiday falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 10% lower than Aurora's $260,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 77
Rent 141

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

About the Cost of Living in Lake Holiday

The median home value in Lake Holiday is $235,300 — 23% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,859/month, 41% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $112,250/year is 51% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.5%, 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, Lake Holiday has a cost of living index of 103 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$235,300
23% below avg
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
41% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
10.5x
Favors buying
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 92.5%
Renter-occupied 7.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,859
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,473/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
45.4 min
68% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
7.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
86.2%
Carpooled
6.0%
Work from home
7.8%

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
$112,250
51% above avg
Per Capita Income
$54,195
Unemployment Rate
6.5%
34% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.1%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.6%
Graduate degree 8.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.7
Male median age 45.4
Female median age 53

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Lake Holiday, IL?

Lake Holiday has a cost index of 103 (100 = national average). It is 3% above the national average.

What is average rent in Lake Holiday, IL?

The median gross rent in Lake Holiday is $1,859 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Lake Holiday?

The median home value in Lake Holiday is $235,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Lake Holiday?

The median household income in Lake Holiday is $112,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Lake Holiday, IL?

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

Is Lake Holiday, IL affordable?

Lake Holiday is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 103 (100 = US average).

Lake Holiday at a Glance

Population
5,402
Median Income
$112,250
Home Value
$235,300
Median Rent
$1,859/mo
Unemployment
6.5%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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