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ZIP 60174

Pop. 31,402·Kane County·114th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$1,881/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$84
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ZIP 60174 · $1,881
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,800
1 BR
$1,930
2 BR
$2,170
3 BR
$2,790
4 BR+
$3,230
Research median
$2,170/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
$22,572/yr
At $1,881/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyKane County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60174 (Saint Charles, IL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,402
Median income
$104,534
Median age
41.1
Renters
30.9%
Age distribution
19.7%
22.8%
24.8%
14.1%
18.6%
Under 1819.7%
18–3422.8%
35–5424.8%
55–6414.1%
65+18.6%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
76.9%
13.9%
White76.9%
Black2.5%
Hispanic13.9%
Asian4.6%
Other2%
Education (25+)
18%
26.4%
49.3%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma18%
Some college26.4%
Bachelor's+49.3%
Housing tenure
69.1%
30.9%
Owner69.1%
Renter30.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60174 in Saint Charles, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,378 → $1,881
up 36.5%
Income
$93,969 → $104,534
up 11.2%
Population
30,382 → 31,402
up 3.4%
Renter share
33.8% → 30.9%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
49.3% → 49.3%
+0.0 pts
Median age
42.7 → 41.1
-1.6 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 60174 in Saint Charles, IL has increased by $503 per month, settling near $1,881 after starting the period at $1,378. Census figures show median household income at $104,534 today, compared with $93,969 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 30,382 to 31,402 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% change. About 30.9% of households rent today, against 33.8% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60174 covers Saint Charles, IL. The median rent here is $1,881/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,170/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($104,534/yr), ZIP 60174 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60174?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60174 (Saint Charles, IL) is $1,881. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60174 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60174's median rent of $1,881/mo is $84 (4%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60174 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60174 falls in the middle range for Illinois, ranking #114 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,881/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60174?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,881/mo in ZIP 60174. The local median household income is $104,534/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60174?

Rent in ZIP 60174 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 60174 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60174 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,881/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($104,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60174 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 60174 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.9% of ZIP 60174 households are renters, while 69.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 60174 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 60174 compare to the rest of Saint Charles?

ZIP 60174 is more affordable than Saint Charles overall. At $1,881/mo, it's $3 below the Saint Charles citywide median of $1,884/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60174 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60174 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,881/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 60174's median household income ($104,534/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60174 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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