Living in Northlake, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northlake · Census data 2020–2024
Northlake has 12,513 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $83,892 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $259,800, the median rent is $1,123/month.
Northlake at a glance
- Population
- 12,513
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,892State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $259,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,123/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.9%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Northlake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Northlake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northlake the median home value is $259,800, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,123 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,829 a month in housing costs.
Northlake median household income
The median household income in Northlake is $83,892 and the income per person is $30,569. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Northlake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,526
- Owner-occupied
- 70.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.4%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.77
Northlake demographics
- Population
- 12,513
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 19.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 4,277
- Foreign-born
- 30.1%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northlake ›
Education in Northlake
14.9% of adults 25 and older in Northlake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northlake
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.6%
- Public transit
- 2.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Northlake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northlake | 12,513 | $83,892 | $259,800 | $1,123 |
| Stone Park | 4,482 | $67,224 | $242,100 | $1,412 |
| Berkeley | 5,199 | $85,823 | $246,900 | $1,434 |
| Franklin Park | 18,197 | $76,519 | $287,000 | $1,109 |
| Melrose Park | 24,549 | $66,189 | $275,800 | $1,176 |
| Elmhurst | 45,671 | $149,644 | $545,400 | $1,975 |
| Bellwood | 18,256 | $79,513 | $230,000 | $1,293 |
| Hillside | 8,084 | $72,320 | $246,800 | $1,320 |
| River Grove | 10,451 | $69,858 | $241,800 | $1,214 |
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What is the median household income in Northlake, IL?
The median household income in Northlake is $83,892, about the same as 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 Northlake?
The median home value in Northlake is $259,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Northlake?
The median gross rent in Northlake is $1,123 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Northlake, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Northlake?
The median age in Northlake is 41.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Northlake?
The average commute to work in Northlake is 29 minutes; 8.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northlake?
The unemployment rate in Northlake is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northlake?
14.9% of adults in Northlake 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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