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Cost of Living in Yorkville, IL

Population 22,350 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

111
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

A 38-minute average commute puts Yorkville squarely in exurban territory — the kind of place where many households optimize for housing cost over proximity to work. Home values of $314,000 reflect that spatial discount.

Yorkville sits roughly 10 miles southwest of Aurora — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 21% higher than Aurora's $260,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 103
Rent 123

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

About the Cost of Living in Yorkville

The median home value in Yorkville is $314,200 — 3% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,619/month, 23% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $108,775/year is 46% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below 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, Yorkville has a cost of living index of 111 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 11% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$314,200
3% above avg
Zillow Home Value
$397,367
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,619/mo
23% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,297/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.2x
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 80.2%
Renter-occupied 19.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,619
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,233/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
37.9 min
40% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
12.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
4.6%
Public transit
1.4%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
12.2%

⚡ 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
$108,775
46% above avg
Per Capita Income
$47,663
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Labor Force Participation
75.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 31.3%
Graduate degree 9.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.5
Male median age 35.5
Female median age 33.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Yorkville, IL?

Yorkville has a cost index of 111 (100 = national average). It is 11% above the national average.

What is average rent in Yorkville, IL?

The median gross rent in Yorkville is $1,619 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Yorkville?

The median home value in Yorkville is $314,200 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Yorkville?

The median household income in Yorkville is $108,775 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Yorkville, IL?

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

Is Yorkville, IL affordable?

Yorkville is above average in cost of living, with an index of 111 — about 11% higher than the national average.

Yorkville at a Glance

Population
22,350
Median Income
$108,775
Home Value
$314,200
Median Rent
$1,619/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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