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Evergreen Park

Pop. 19,420·57th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Evergreen Park, IL
Median rent (all units)
$2,081/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-11.6%
vs US Median
+$119
Falling (Monthly)
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Evergreen Park · $2,081
More expensive than 63% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,081/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$83,000/yr
Local median income
$95,719/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Evergreen Park's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,080
4 BR+
$2,440
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,620/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $2,081 market median above, and that is expected: FMR is the 40th percentile of standard-quality units and counts gross rent, so it includes essential utilities such as electricity, water, gas, sewer, and trash. The market median is asking rent, which usually excludes utilities. HUD sets FMR once a year; market rent here updates monthly.

Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents. Read the methodology →

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12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,972/yr
At $2,081/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -11.6% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Evergreen Park, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,420
Median income
$95,719
Median age
38.8
Renters
15.2%
Age distribution
26.2%
19.8%
26.2%
12.1%
15.7%
Under 1826.2%
18–3419.8%
35–5426.2%
55–6412.1%
65+15.7%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
53.6%
25.6%
17.6%
White53.6%
Black25.6%
Hispanic17.6%
Asian2.5%
Other0.7%
Education (25+)
20.8%
29.4%
42.7%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma20.8%
Some college29.4%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
84.8%
15.2%
Owner84.8%
Renter15.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Evergreen Park, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,328 → $95,719
up 12.2%
Population
19,884 → 19,420
down 2.3%
Renter share
16.7% → 15.2%
-1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
39.5% → 42.7%
+3.2 pts
Median age
40.2 → 38.8
-1.4 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Evergreen Park, IL now reports about $95,719, up from $85,328 in 2021. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 19,884 residents to roughly 19,420. Renters now make up 15.2% of households, compared with 16.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 42.7% of adults here, versus 39.5% in 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Evergreen Park is $2,081/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,340/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,430/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,080/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($95,719/yr), Evergreen Park ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Evergreen Park an affordable city for renters?

Evergreen Park is considered affordable for renters. At $2,081/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($95,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Evergreen Park falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Evergreen Park?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $83,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,081/mo in Evergreen Park. The local median household income is $95,719/yr, meaning the typical Evergreen Park household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Evergreen Park?

Rent in Evergreen Park has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of August 2026.

How does Evergreen Park rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Evergreen Park is middle-of-the-pack for Illinois for rent, ranking #57 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,081/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Evergreen Park?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Evergreen Park ($2,081/mo): Blue Island ($1,336/mo), Worth ($1,508/mo), Chicago Ridge ($1,518/mo).

What percentage of Evergreen Park residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 15.2% of Evergreen Park households are renters, while 84.8% are owner-occupied. Evergreen Park leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Evergreen Park rent compare to the national average?

Evergreen Park's median rent of $2,081/mo is $119 (6%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #57 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,081/mo, rent takes ~26% of Evergreen Park's median household income ($95,719/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Evergreen Park 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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