Living in Antioch, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Antioch · Census data 2020–2024
Antioch has 14,859 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $108,899 (31% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $306,700, the median rent is $1,129/month.
Antioch at a glance
- Population
- 14,859
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $108,899State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $306,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,129/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 73.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.2%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Antioch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.9%.
Cons: Home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Antioch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Antioch the median home value is $306,700, 8% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,129 per month, which is 28.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,491 a month in housing costs.
Antioch median household income
The median household income in Antioch is $108,899 and the income per person is $47,925. 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Antioch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,507
- Owner-occupied
- 73.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.1%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 2.80
Antioch demographics
- Population
- 14,859
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 11.5%
- Households
- 5,297
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Antioch ›
Education in Antioch
39.2% of adults 25 and older in Antioch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 13.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Antioch
- Unemployment rate
- 8.2%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 20.1%
- Drive alone
- 70.3%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Antioch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antioch | 14,859 | $108,899 | $306,700 | $1,129 |
| Lake Catherine | 968 | $91,667 | $257,200 | $1,161 |
| Channel Lake | 2,052 | $68,250 | $223,000 | $1,584 |
| Lake Villa | 8,683 | $118,750 | $351,700 | $1,533 |
| Lindenhurst | 14,417 | $131,474 | $294,100 | $1,768 |
| Bristol | 5,207 | $123,648 | $312,800 | $1,328 |
| Venetian Village | 2,334 | $79,273 | $231,100 | $1,711 |
| Old Mill Creek | 143 | $108,333 | $450,000 | $1,688 |
| Salem Lakes | 14,366 | $94,819 | $316,100 | $1,184 |
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What is the median household income in Antioch, IL?
The median household income in Antioch is $108,899, 31% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Antioch?
The median home value in Antioch is $306,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Antioch?
The median gross rent in Antioch is $1,129 per month, about 28.3% of household income.
Is Antioch, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 7.9%. Minuses: home values 16% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.2%.
What is the median age in Antioch?
The median age in Antioch is 36.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Antioch?
The average commute to work in Antioch is 30 minutes; 20.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Antioch?
The unemployment rate in Antioch is 8.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Antioch?
39.2% of adults in Antioch have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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