Living in Itasca, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Itasca · Census data 2020–2024
Itasca has 9,355 residents with a median age of 43.1. The median household income is $114,294 (37% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $390,800, the median rent is $1,892/month.
Itasca at a glance
- Population
- 9,355
- Median age
- 43.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $114,294State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $390,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,892/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 69.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Itasca a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 48% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Itasca
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Itasca the median home value is $390,800, 17% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,892 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,866 a month in housing costs.
Itasca median household income
The median household income in Itasca is $114,294 and the income per person is $62,712. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Itasca: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,087
- Owner-occupied
- 69.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.7%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.45
Itasca demographics
- Population
- 9,355
- Median age
- 43.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 3,754
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 1.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Itasca ›
Education in Itasca
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Itasca have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 23.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Itasca
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.8%
- Drive alone
- 64.4%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
Itasca vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Itasca | 9,355 | $114,294 | $390,800 | $1,892 |
| Wood Dale | 13,933 | $91,382 | $318,900 | $1,675 |
| Elk Grove Village | 31,987 | $94,175 | $347,100 | $1,618 |
| Addison | 35,489 | $90,431 | $341,300 | $1,245 |
| Roselle | 22,752 | $111,318 | $344,700 | $1,641 |
| Bloomingdale | 22,457 | $102,928 | $376,500 | $1,603 |
| Bensenville | 18,603 | $79,515 | $272,000 | $1,407 |
| Schaumburg | 76,868 | $97,514 | $330,400 | $1,812 |
| Glendale Heights | 32,808 | $86,545 | $261,700 | $1,590 |
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What is the median household income in Itasca, IL?
The median household income in Itasca is $114,294, 37% 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 Itasca?
The median home value in Itasca is $390,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Itasca?
The median gross rent in Itasca is $1,892 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Itasca, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 48% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Itasca?
The median age in Itasca is 43.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Itasca?
The average commute to work in Itasca is 26 minutes; 22.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Itasca?
The unemployment rate in Itasca is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Itasca?
52.9% of adults in Itasca 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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