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Yorkville

Pop. 23,617·30th most expensive in Illinois·Rental market data updated monthly for Yorkville, IL
Median rent (all units)
$2,372/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$407
Rising (Monthly)
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Yorkville · $2,372
More expensive than 75% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
26% of income
AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $2,372/mo, rent takes about 26% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$95,000/yr
Local median income
$108,513/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Yorkville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,330
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,440
4 BR+
$2,520
Research median
$1,740/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$28,464/yr
At $2,372/mo median
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Demographics

Who lives here

Yorkville, IL is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 37.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,617
Median income
$108,513
Median age
35.8
Renters
20.2%
Age distribution
26.8%
22%
29.3%
Under 1826.8%
18–3422%
35–5429.3%
55–6410.7%
65+11.3%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
19.4%
White72.6%
Black6.8%
Hispanic19.4%
Asian3.1%
Education (25+)
21.8%
34.1%
37.9%
No HS diploma6.2%
HS diploma21.8%
Some college34.1%
Bachelor's+37.9%
Housing tenure
79.8%
20.2%
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How Yorkville, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$105,129 → $108,513
up 3.2%
Population
20,503 → 23,617
up 15.2%
Renter share
19.1% → 20.2%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.2% → 37.9%
+3.7 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.8
+1.3 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in Yorkville, IL now reports about $108,513, up from $105,129 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 20,503 to 23,617 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.2% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.2% to 37.9%.

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Yorkville rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Yorkville, IL

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Yorkville is $2,372/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,320/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $1,740/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $1,330/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $2,440/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($108,513/yr), Yorkville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Yorkville an affordable city for renters?

Yorkville is considered affordable for renters. At $2,372/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($108,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Yorkville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Yorkville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $95,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,372/mo in Yorkville. The local median household income is $108,513/yr, meaning the typical Yorkville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Yorkville?

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

How does Yorkville rent compare to other cities in Illinois?

Yorkville is one of the pricier cities in Illinois for rent, ranking #30 out of 142 tracked cities at $2,372/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Yorkville?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Yorkville ($2,372/mo): Batavia ($1,900/mo), North Aurora ($2,263/mo), Aurora ($2,287/mo).

What percentage of Yorkville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.2% of Yorkville households are renters, while 79.8% are owner-occupied. Yorkville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Yorkville rent compare to the national average?

Yorkville's median rent of $2,372/mo is $407 (21%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Illinois, it ranks #30 out of 142 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,372/mo, rent takes ~26% of Yorkville's median household income ($108,513/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Yorkville 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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