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ZIP 60118

Pop. 15,892·Kane County·78th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,186/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.2%
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
+$221
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ZIP 60118 · $2,186
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,480
1 BR
$1,580
2 BR
$1,780
3 BR
$2,290
4 BR+
$2,650
Research median
$1,780/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
$26,232/yr
At $2,186/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyKane County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.2% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.2% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60118 (West Dundee, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,892
Median income
$106,912
Median age
43.5
Renters
32.3%
Age distribution
17.4%
22.5%
25.1%
15.6%
19.4%
Under 1817.4%
18–3422.5%
35–5425.1%
55–6415.6%
65+19.4%
Gender
50.1%
49.9%
Male50.1%
Female49.9%
Race & ethnicity
79.9%
White79.9%
Black3.4%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian3.6%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
19.4%
29.7%
46.6%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma19.4%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+46.6%
Housing tenure
67.7%
32.3%
Owner67.7%
Renter32.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60118 in West Dundee, IL has changed in 5 years

Income
$98,380 → $106,912
up 8.7%
Population
15,536 → 15,892
up 2.3%
Renter share
29.3% → 32.3%
+3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
41.8% → 46.6%
+4.8 pts
Median age
44.3 → 43.5
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $98,380 in 2021 to $106,912 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 15,536 to 15,892 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 32.3% of households rent today, against 29.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 41.8% to 46.6%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60118 covers West Dundee, IL. The median rent here is $2,186/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,780/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($106,912/yr), ZIP 60118 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60118?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60118 (West Dundee, IL) is $2,186. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60118 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60118's median rent of $2,186/mo is $221 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60118 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60118 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #78 out of 230 ZIPs at $2,186/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60118?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,186/mo in ZIP 60118. The local median household income is $106,912/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60118?

Rent in ZIP 60118 has decreased 7.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 60118 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60118 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,186/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($106,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60118 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60118 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.3% of ZIP 60118 households are renters, while 67.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60118 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60118 compare to the rest of West Dundee?

ZIP 60118 is more affordable than West Dundee overall. At $2,186/mo, it's $22 below the West Dundee citywide median of $2,208/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60118 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60118 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,186/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 60118's median household income ($106,912/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax4.95%
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