What is the median household income in Lincolnwood, IL?
The median household income in Lincolnwood, IL is $109,731 (±$11,606) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Lincolnwood, the median household income went from $95,030 in 2015–2019 to $109,731 in 2020–2024 (+15.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $109,731 (±$11,606)
- Median renter income
- $86,442 (±$35,626)
Income in Lincolnwood against Cook County, its state and the nation
| Lincolnwood | Cook County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $109,731 (±$11,606) | $83,498 (±$630) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $86,442 (±$35,626) | $55,388 (±$886) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $122,540 (±$19,155) | $108,804 (±$833) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $3,500 or more | $1,435 (±$7) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Lincolnwood, median household income is higher than in Cook County ($83,498).
It is also higher than in Illinois ($83,390).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Cook County, Lincolnwood ranks 35 of 148 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 366 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,030 (±$7,614) | $109,731 (±$11,606) | +15.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $396,100 (±$15,358) | $496,400 (±$28,321) | +25.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Lincolnwood
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincolnwood | — | $109,731 (±$11,606) | — |
| Skokie | 2.1 mi | $95,337 (±$5,362) | Lower |
| Niles Township | 2.2 mi | $97,280 (±$3,924) | Lower |
| Evanston | 3.5 mi | $96,434 (±$2,339) | Lower |
| Morton Grove | 3.8 mi | $111,116 (±$8,932) | Not measurably different |
| Niles | 4.2 mi | $75,274 (±$8,113) | Lower |
| Golf | 4.5 mi | $242,772 (±$34,054) | Higher |
| Harwood Heights | 4.6 mi | $81,086 (±$9,923) | Lower |
| Wilmette | 5.0 mi | $190,662 (±$19,517) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Skokie, IL ($95,337), Niles Township, IL ($97,280), Evanston, IL ($96,434).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Golf, IL ($242,772), Wilmette, IL ($190,662).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Cook County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 29 | La Grange Park | $120,408 (±$7,510) |
| 30 | Arlington Heights | $116,723 (±$6,021) |
| 31 | Morton Grove | $111,116 (±$8,932) |
| 32 (tie) | Oak Park | $110,820 (±$3,611) |
| 32 (tie) | Oak Park Township | $110,820 (±$3,611) |
| 34 | Brookfield | $110,295 (±$11,060) |
| 35 | Lincolnwood | $109,731 (±$11,606) |
| 36 | Palos Heights | $108,740 (±$10,164) |
| 37 | Hoffman Estates | $106,806 (±$7,715) |
| 38 | Wheeling Township | $106,026 (±$3,182) |
| 39 | Tinley Park | $105,189 (±$5,628) |
| 40 | Palatine Township | $104,916 (±$5,437) |
| 41 | Orland Township | $104,383 (±$3,400) |
Showing 13 of 148 places in Cook County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Lincolnwood
What is the median household income in Lincolnwood?
The median household income in Lincolnwood is $109,731 (±$11,606) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Lincolnwood kept up with inflation?
In Lincolnwood, the median household income went from $95,030 in 2015–2019 to $109,731 in 2020–2024 (+15.5%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Lincolnwood?
The median renting household in Lincolnwood, IL earns $86,442 (±$35,626) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Lincolnwood village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Lincolnwood village, Illinois (place:43744, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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