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Woodstock

Pop. 26,147·106th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Woodstock, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$547
Falling (Monthly)
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Woodstock · $1,415
More affordable than 80% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
21% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,415/mo, rent takes about 21% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$57,000/yr
Local median income
$82,758/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Woodstock'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 $1,415 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 →

Rent trends

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/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, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Woodstock, IL is majority owner-occupied, 30.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,147
Median income
$82,758
Median age
39.7
Renters
28.2%
Age distribution
19.1%
26%
24.6%
14%
16.3%
Under 1819.1%
18–3426%
35–5424.6%
55–6414%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.3%
50.7%
Male49.3%
Female50.7%
Race & ethnicity
71.3%
23.4%
White71.3%
Black2.7%
Hispanic23.4%
Asian2.5%
Education (25+)
26.6%
31.3%
30.6%
No HS diploma11.5%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college31.3%
Bachelor's+30.6%
Housing tenure
71.8%
28.2%
Owner71.8%
Renter28.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Woodstock, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,333 → $82,758
up 7.0%
Population
25,829 → 26,147
up 1.2%
Renter share
34.4% → 28.2%
-6.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.5% → 30.6%
-0.9 pts
Median age
36.9 → 39.7
+2.8 yrs

Median household income rose from $77,333 to $82,758 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% shift. The population has grown by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 25,829 residents to roughly 26,147. Renters now make up 28.2% of households, compared with 34.4% five years ago.

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By apartment size

Woodstock rent by bedroom count

Median rent for each apartment size in Woodstock. Click any size for full breakdown.

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About renting in Woodstock, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Woodstock is $1,415/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 21% of local median household income ($82,758/yr), Woodstock ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Woodstock an affordable city for renters?

Woodstock is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($82,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Woodstock falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Woodstock?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in Woodstock. The local median household income is $82,758/yr, meaning the typical Woodstock household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Woodstock?

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

How does Woodstock rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Woodstock is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #106 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,415/mo.

What percentage of Woodstock residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.2% of Woodstock households are renters, while 71.8% are owner-occupied. Woodstock leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Woodstock rent compare to the national average?

Woodstock's median rent of $1,415/mo is $547 (28%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #106 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~21% of Woodstock's median household income ($82,758/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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