Living in Johnsburg, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Johnsburg · Census data 2020–2024
Johnsburg has 6,386 residents with a median age of 49.1. The median household income is $121,023 (45% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $328,300, the median rent is $1,128/month.
Johnsburg at a glance
- Population
- 6,386
- Median age
- 49.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $121,023State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $328,300State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,128/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 93.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Johnsburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Home values 25% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Johnsburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Johnsburg the median home value is $328,300, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,128 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,048 a month in housing costs.
Johnsburg median household income
The median household income in Johnsburg is $121,023 and the income per person is $56,427. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Johnsburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,642
- Owner-occupied
- 93.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.9%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.59
Johnsburg demographics
- Population
- 6,386
- Median age
- 49.1
- Under 18
- 21.1%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 2,463
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Johnsburg ›
Education in Johnsburg
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Johnsburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Johnsburg
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Johnsburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnsburg | 6,386 | $121,023 | $328,300 | $1,128 |
| Pistakee Highlands | 3,374 | $102,986 | $216,800 | $1,906 |
| McCullom Lake | 1,017 | $72,791 | $178,600 | $1,443 |
| Ringwood | 730 | $143,750 | $386,400 | $1,025 |
| Lakemoor | 6,467 | $100,414 | $265,500 | $1,726 |
| McHenry | 28,074 | $86,315 | $266,500 | $1,553 |
| Fox Lake | 11,131 | $70,819 | $228,100 | $1,047 |
| Spring Grove | 5,917 | $134,210 | $398,400 | — |
| Wonder Lake | 4,292 | $94,655 | $252,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Johnsburg, IL?
The median household income in Johnsburg is $121,023, 45% 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 Johnsburg?
The median home value in Johnsburg is $328,300, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Johnsburg?
The median gross rent in Johnsburg is $1,128 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Johnsburg, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: home values 25% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Johnsburg?
The median age in Johnsburg is 49.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Johnsburg?
The average commute to work in Johnsburg is 28 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Johnsburg?
The unemployment rate in Johnsburg is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Johnsburg?
24.3% of adults in Johnsburg 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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