Living in Kaneville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaneville · Census data 2020–2024
Kaneville has 523 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $86,875 (4% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $318,100, the median rent is $875/month.
Kaneville is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kaneville at a glance
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $86,875State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $318,100State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kaneville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Kaneville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kaneville the median home value is $318,100, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,031 a month in housing costs.
Kaneville median household income
The median household income in Kaneville is $86,875 and the income per person is $45,461. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Kaneville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 228
- Owner-occupied
- 83.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.4%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.32
Kaneville demographics
- Population
- 523
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.6%
- Households
- 225
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 4.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaneville ›
Education in Kaneville
29.1% of adults 25 and older in Kaneville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaneville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Kaneville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneville | 523 | $86,875 | $318,100 | $875 |
| Big Rock | 1,548 | $162,854 | $337,900 | — |
| Elburn | 6,354 | $127,731 | $389,300 | $1,708 |
| Sugar Grove | 9,240 | $121,207 | $401,900 | $1,543 |
| Prestbury | 2,045 | $165,486 | $362,700 | — |
| Maple Park | 1,573 | $107,045 | $288,400 | $1,728 |
| Hinckley | 2,331 | $86,823 | $291,700 | $1,355 |
| Virgil | 312 | $93,542 | $296,600 | $1,118 |
| Lily Lake | 1,293 | $140,313 | $418,800 | $1,500 |
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What is the median household income in Kaneville, IL?
The median household income in Kaneville is $86,875, 4% 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 Kaneville?
The median home value in Kaneville is $318,100, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Kaneville?
The median gross rent in Kaneville is $875 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Kaneville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 4% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Kaneville?
The median age in Kaneville is 41.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Kaneville?
The average commute to work in Kaneville is 26 minutes; 12.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaneville?
The unemployment rate in Kaneville is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaneville?
29.1% of adults in Kaneville 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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