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Worth

Pop. 10,700·97th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Worth, IL
Median rent (all units)
$1,508/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.1%
vs US Median
-$454
Rising (Monthly)
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Worth · $1,508
More affordable than 75% of US cities · National median $1,962/mo
Affordability
32% of income
MODERATE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $1,508/mo, rent takes about 32% of the local median household income, slightly above the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$60,000/yr
Local median income
$56,288/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Worth's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,230
1 BR
$1,320
2 BR
$1,490
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,250
Fair Market Rent (HUD)
$1,490/mo

These are HUD Fair Market Rents, the payment standard for a Housing Choice Voucher (Section 8). They often differ from the $1,508 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

12-month history

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$18,096/yr
At $1,508/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Worth, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 18.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,700
Median income
$56,288
Median age
39.4
Renters
36.2%
Age distribution
24%
19.5%
26.7%
14.3%
15.4%
Under 1824%
18–3419.5%
35–5426.7%
55–6414.3%
65+15.4%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
73.2%
20.8%
White73.2%
Black2.4%
Hispanic20.8%
Asian3.7%
Education (25+)
12.8%
40.2%
28.3%
18.7%
No HS diploma12.8%
HS diploma40.2%
Some college28.3%
Bachelor's+18.7%
Housing tenure
63.8%
36.2%
Owner63.8%
Renter36.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Worth, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$54,071 → $56,288
up 4.1%
Population
10,909 → 10,700
down 1.9%
Renter share
41.1% → 36.2%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
18.7% → 18.7%
+0.0 pts
Median age
40.9 → 39.4
-1.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,288 today, compared with $54,071 five years earlier. Census counts show Worth, IL losing about 209 residents over the five-year window, down 1.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 41.1% to 36.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Worth rent by bedroom count

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

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About renting in Worth, IL

Last updated: August 17, 2026

The median rent in Worth is $1,508/mo as of August 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,230/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,490/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,320/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,910/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($56,288/yr), Worth ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Worth an affordable city for renters?

Worth is considered moderate for renters. At $1,508/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($56,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Worth slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

How much income do you need to rent in Worth?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,508/mo in Worth. The local median household income is $56,288/yr, meaning the typical Worth household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Worth?

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

How does Worth rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Worth is one of the more affordable cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #97 out of 142 tracked cities at $1,508/mo.

What percentage of Worth residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.2% of Worth households are renters, while 63.8% are owner-occupied. Worth leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Worth rent compare to the national average?

Worth's median rent of $1,508/mo is $454 (23%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #97 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,508/mo, rent takes ~32% of Worth's median household income ($56,288/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Worth 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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