Living in St. Charles, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Charles · Census data 2020–2024
St. Charles has 32,854 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $114,300 (37% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $377,400, the median rent is $1,819/month.
St. Charles at a glance
- Population
- 32,854
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $114,300State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $377,400State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,819/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 70.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Charles a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in St. Charles
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Charles the median home value is $377,400, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,819 per month, which is 33.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,381 a month in housing costs.
St. Charles median household income
The median household income in St. Charles is $114,300 and the income per person is $61,527. 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in St. Charles: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,829
- Owner-occupied
- 70.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.7%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.47
St. Charles demographics
- Population
- 32,854
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 20.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.4%
- Households
- 13,161
- Foreign-born
- 10.4%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Charles ›
Education in St. Charles
52% of adults 25 and older in St. Charles have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 20.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Charles
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 15.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.4%
- Public transit
- 2.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 95%
St. Charles vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles | 32,854 | $114,300 | $377,400 | $1,819 |
| Geneva | 21,258 | $144,341 | $441,400 | $1,768 |
| Wayne | 2,562 | $161,719 | $642,700 | $2,850 |
| South Elgin | 24,217 | $127,203 | $339,100 | $1,640 |
| West Chicago | 25,395 | $99,927 | $336,800 | $1,469 |
| Batavia | 27,151 | $120,056 | $387,400 | $1,347 |
| Campton Hills | 10,877 | $209,134 | $547,500 | $1,750 |
| Bartlett | 40,501 | $133,240 | $375,700 | $1,883 |
| North Aurora | 18,696 | $114,305 | $342,100 | $1,504 |
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What is the median household income in St. Charles, IL?
The median household income in St. Charles is $114,300, 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 St. Charles?
The median home value in St. Charles is $377,400, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in St. Charles?
The median gross rent in St. Charles is $1,819 per month, about 33.3% of household income.
Is St. Charles, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 37% higher than the Illinois median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 4.4%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in St. Charles?
The median age in St. Charles is 41.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Charles?
The average commute to work in St. Charles is 27 minutes; 15.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Charles?
The unemployment rate in St. Charles is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Charles?
52% of adults in St. Charles 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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