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ZIP 60014

Pop. 48,590·McHenry County·85th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,112/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.8%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
+$147
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 60014 · $2,112
More expensive than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,500
1 BR
$1,610
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,330
4 BR+
$2,700
Research median
$1,810/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
$25,344/yr
At $2,112/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyMcHenry County
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Rents are softening (up only 6.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.8% YoY, -6.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60014 (Crystal Lake, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 42.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
48,590
Median income
$109,016
Median age
39.9
Renters
20.1%
Age distribution
23.9%
18.6%
29.4%
12.6%
15.4%
Under 1823.9%
18–3418.6%
35–5429.4%
55–6412.6%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
81.2%
13.5%
White81.2%
Black0.5%
Hispanic13.5%
Asian3.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
22.7%
28.6%
42.2%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma22.7%
Some college28.6%
Bachelor's+42.2%
Housing tenure
79.9%
20.1%
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60014 in Crystal Lake, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$95,576 → $109,016
up 14.1%
Population
47,612 → 48,590
up 2.1%
Renter share
19.6% → 20.1%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40% → 42.2%
+2.2 pts
Median age
40.4 → 39.9
-0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $109,016 today, compared with $95,576 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 47,612 to 48,590 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.1% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 40% to 42.2%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60014 covers Crystal Lake, IL. The median rent here is $2,112/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($109,016/yr), ZIP 60014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60014?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60014 (Crystal Lake, IL) is $2,112. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60014 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60014's median rent of $2,112/mo is $147 (7%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60014 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60014 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #85 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,112/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,112/mo in ZIP 60014. The local median household income is $109,016/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60014?

Rent in ZIP 60014 has increased 6.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60014 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60014 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,112/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($109,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60014 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60014 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.1% of ZIP 60014 households are renters, while 79.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60014 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60014 compare to the rest of Crystal Lake?

ZIP 60014 sits right at the Crystal Lake citywide median of $2,112/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60014 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60014 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,112/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 60014's median household income ($109,016/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60014 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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