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ZIP 60044

Pop. 10,312·Lake County·91st most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,068/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+5.2%
vs US Median
+$103
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 60044 · $2,068
More expensive than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,740
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,100
3 BR
$2,700
4 BR+
$3,130
Research median
$2,100/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
$24,816/yr
At $2,068/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyLake County
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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, +5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60044 (Lake Bluff, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 67.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
10,312
Median income
$134,724
Median age
44.6
Renters
29%
Age distribution
24%
14.2%
26%
12.5%
23.4%
Under 1824%
18–3414.2%
35–5426%
55–6412.5%
65+23.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
77.3%
White77.3%
Black2.7%
Hispanic10.2%
Asian8.4%
Other1.3%
Education (25+)
17.2%
67.9%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college17.2%
Bachelor's+67.9%
Housing tenure
71%
29%
Owner71%
Renter29%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60044 in Lake Bluff, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$113,516 → $134,724
up 18.7%
Population
10,286 → 10,312
up 0.3%
Renter share
31.3% → 29%
-2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
67.6% → 67.9%
+0.3 pts
Median age
45.2 → 44.6
-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $113,516 to $134,724 across the same window, up 18.7% versus 2021. About 29% of households rent today, against 31.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60044 covers Lake Bluff, IL. The median rent here is $2,068/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,100/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($134,724/yr), ZIP 60044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60044 (Lake Bluff, IL) is $2,068. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60044's median rent of $2,068/mo is $103 (5%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60044 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60044 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #91 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,068/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60044?

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 $2,068/mo in ZIP 60044. The local median household income is $134,724/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60044?

Rent in ZIP 60044 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,068/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($134,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29% of ZIP 60044 households are renters, while 71% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60044 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60044 compare to the rest of Lake Bluff?

ZIP 60044 sits right at the Lake Bluff citywide median of $2,068/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,068/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 60044's median household income ($134,724/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60044 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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