Living in Rosemont, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rosemont · Census data 2020–2024
Rosemont has 3,290 residents with a median age of 42.1. The median household income is $63,517 (24% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $344,900, the median rent is $1,085/month.
Rosemont at a glance
- Population
- 3,290
- Median age
- 42.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,517State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $344,900State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,085/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 22.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Rosemont a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; home values 31% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Rosemont
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Rosemont the median home value is $344,900, 4% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,085 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,314 a month in housing costs.
Rosemont median household income
The median household income in Rosemont is $63,517 and the income per person is $42,514. 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Rosemont: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,630
- Owner-occupied
- 22.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 77.8%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.10
Rosemont demographics
- Population
- 3,290
- Median age
- 42.1
- Under 18
- 13%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 1,560
- Foreign-born
- 42%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rosemont ›
Education in Rosemont
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Rosemont have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rosemont
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 6.6%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 3.8%
- Walk to work
- 7.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.8%
Rosemont vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont | 3,290 | $63,517 | $344,900 | $1,085 |
| Schiller Park | 11,393 | $69,696 | $275,000 | $1,221 |
| Park Ridge | 38,667 | $142,986 | $551,200 | $1,537 |
| Norridge | 15,439 | $87,807 | $374,900 | $1,433 |
| Des Plaines | 59,156 | $97,875 | $335,600 | $1,606 |
| Franklin Park | 18,197 | $76,519 | $287,000 | $1,109 |
| Harwood Heights | 8,821 | $81,086 | $321,900 | $1,236 |
| Niles | 30,064 | $75,274 | $358,700 | $1,336 |
| Bensenville | 18,603 | $79,515 | $272,000 | $1,407 |
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What is the median household income in Rosemont, IL?
The median household income in Rosemont is $63,517, 24% lower 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 Rosemont?
The median home value in Rosemont is $344,900, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Rosemont?
The median gross rent in Rosemont is $1,085 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Rosemont, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 6.8%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Illinois median; home values 31% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Rosemont?
The median age in Rosemont is 42.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Rosemont?
The average commute to work in Rosemont is 23 minutes; 6.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Rosemont?
The unemployment rate in Rosemont is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rosemont?
26.6% of adults in Rosemont 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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