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ZIP 60610

Part of Chicago, IL
Pop. 44,883·Cook County·9th most expensive ZIP in Illinois
Median rent (all units)
$2,958/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$993
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ZIP 60610 · $2,958
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,220
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,670
3 BR
$3,440
4 BR+
$3,980
Research median
$2,670/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
$35,496/yr
At $2,958/mo median
Location
StateIL
CountyCook County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.7% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 60610 (Chicago, IL) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 81.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,883
Median income
$105,226
Median age
32
Renters
65.6%
Age distribution
49.8%
17.1%
14.9%
Under 187.1%
18–3449.8%
35–5417.1%
55–6411.1%
65+14.9%
Gender
44.5%
55.5%
Male44.5%
Female55.5%
Race & ethnicity
69.8%
12.5%
White69.8%
Black12.5%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian8.2%
Other3.1%
Education (25+)
81.5%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma5.3%
Some college10.1%
Bachelor's+81.5%
Housing tenure
34.4%
65.6%
Owner34.4%
Renter65.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 60610 in Chicago, IL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,974 → $2,958
up 49.8%
Income
$99,246 → $105,226
up 6.0%
Population
42,422 → 44,883
up 5.8%
Renter share
61.6% → 65.6%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
78.2% → 81.5%
+3.3 pts
Median age
32.8 → 32
-0.8 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 60610 in Chicago, IL has increased from $1,974 to $2,958, a 49.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 60610 in Chicago, IL now reports about $105,226, up from $99,246 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.8% since 2021, moving from about 42,422 residents to roughly 44,883. Renters now make up 65.6% of households, compared with 61.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 81.5% of adults here, versus 78.2% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 60610 in Chicago, IL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 60610 covers Chicago, IL. The median rent here is $2,958/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,670/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($105,226/yr), ZIP 60610 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 60610?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 60610 (Chicago, IL) is $2,958. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 60610 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 60610's median rent of $2,958/mo is $993 (51%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 60610 compare to other ZIPs in Illinois?

ZIP 60610 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Illinois, ranking #9 out of 230 ZIPs tracked at $2,958/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 60610?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,958/mo in ZIP 60610. The local median household income is $105,226/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 60610?

Rent in ZIP 60610 has increased 15.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 60610 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 60610 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,958/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($105,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 60610 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 60610 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 65.6% of ZIP 60610 households are renters, while 34.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 60610 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 60610 compare to the rest of Chicago?

ZIP 60610 is pricier than Chicago as a whole. At $2,958/mo, it's $549 above the Chicago citywide median of $2,409/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 60610 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 60610 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $2,958/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 60610's median household income ($105,226/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 60610 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax4.95%
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