Kendall County, IL at a glance
Median household income
$111,601$9,300 per month · U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-YearHow much rent can you afford in Kendall County, IL?
HUD’s fair market rent for each size, against what a typical household here earns. Change the income to see yours.
How much is rent in Kendall County, IL? By bedroom, 2026
HUD's fiscal 2026 Fair Market Rents for Kendall County, IL HUD Metro FMR Area, with the income each one takes if rent stays under 30% of it.
| Unit Size | Monthly Rent | Annual Rent | 30% Rule Min. Income | % of Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio / Efficiency | $1,413 | $16,956 | $56,520 | 15.2% |
| 1-Bedroom Apartment | $1,562 | $18,744 | $62,480 | 16.8% |
| 2-Bedroom ApartmentBenchmark | $2,050 | $24,600 | $82,000 | 22% |
| 3-Bedroom Home | $2,819 | $33,828 | $112,760 | 30.3% |
| 4-Bedroom Home | $2,918 | $35,016 | $116,720 | 31.4% |
What a typical income covers in Kendall County, IL
The 50/30/20 rule applied to the local median of $111,601 a year ($9,300 a month before tax).
What $111,601 leaves after Illinois taxes
Federal income tax, Social Security, Medicare and Illinois tax on the local median income. Change the salary to see yours.
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Living in Kendall County, IL: common questions
What is the median household income in Kendall County, IL?
According to the latest U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year survey, the median household income in Kendall County, IL is $111,601 per year (approximately $9,300 per month).
What is the average rent in Kendall County, IL?
The closest official figure is HUD's Fair Market Rent for 2026: $1,413 for a studio, $1,562 for one bedroom, $2,050 for two, $2,819 for three and $2,918 for four, utilities included.
It is not an average of listings. HUD sets it at the rent 40% of recent movers paid or less for a standard unit, so a new lease on a nicer place will usually cost more.
Is Kendall County, IL expensive to live in?
Prices there run 3.6% above the U.S. average. BEA's regional price parity for the metro area is 103.6, where the U.S. is 100. Rent moves the number most: housing is where places differ, while goods cost about the same everywhere.
How much do you need to earn to comfortably afford rent in Kendall County, IL?
To keep a $2,050 two-bedroom under 30% of gross income, a household needs about $82,000 a year, or $6,833 a month. That is 73% of what the typical household in Kendall County, IL earns.
How much do you need to live comfortably in Kendall County, IL?
On the local median income of $111,601 ($9,300 a month before tax), the 50/30/20 rule leaves $4,650 a month for needs like rent, utilities and groceries, $2,790 for everything else and $1,860 for savings or debt. A two-bedroom at $2,050 takes 44% of the needs share.
How much is the electric bill in Kendall County, IL?
Homes in Illinois paid 19.9¢ per kWh on average (EIA). At 900 kWh a month, a typical use, that is about $179. Your bill depends mostly on heating and cooling.