What is the median household income in Waukegan, IL?
The median household income in Waukegan, IL is $71,919 (±$3,861) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $1,205 a month would take about $48,200 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Waukegan, the median household income went from $49,803 in 2015–2019 to $71,919 in 2020–2024 (+44.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $71,919 (±$3,861)
- Median renter income
- $51,318 (±$4,847)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $48,200
Income in Waukegan against Lake County, its state and the nation
| Waukegan | Lake County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,919 (±$3,861) | $110,416 (±$1,747) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $51,318 (±$4,847) | $60,278 (±$2,115) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $94,970 (±$4,832) | $134,561 (±$2,098) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $1,205 (±$38) | $1,477 (±$29) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Waukegan, median household income is lower than in Lake County ($110,416).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($83,390).
It is lower than the national figure ($80,734).
In Lake County, Waukegan ranks 63 of 71 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 1392 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Waukegan
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $1,205 a month ($14,460 a year) needs an income of about $48,200 a year.
The median renting household in Waukegan earns $51,318 a year.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,803 (±$2,200) | $71,919 (±$3,861) | +44.4% | Up after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $960 (±$18) | $1,205 (±$38) | +25.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $132,200 (±$4,105) | $190,900 (±$5,356) | +44.4% | Up 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 Waukegan
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waukegan | — | $71,919 (±$3,861) | — |
| Waukegan Township | 1.2 mi | $66,896 (±$2,733) | Lower |
| Park City | 1.5 mi | $60,171 (±$14,949) | Not measurably different |
| Gurnee | 3.4 mi | $119,628 (±$7,873) | Higher |
| North Chicago | 3.7 mi | $60,172 (±$11,737) | Not measurably different |
| Warren Township (Lake County) | 3.9 mi | $104,155 (±$4,195) | Higher |
| Benton Township (Lake County) | 4.5 mi | $82,995 (±$6,115) | Higher |
| Beach Park | 5.0 mi | $85,664 (±$9,566) | Higher |
| Green Oaks | 5.2 mi | $147,614 (±$53,511) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Waukegan Township, IL ($66,896).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Gurnee, IL ($119,628), Warren Township (Lake County), IL ($104,155), Benton Township (Lake County), IL ($82,995).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Lake County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 57 | Winthrop Harbor | $95,690 (±$10,617) |
| 58 | Round Lake Beach | $86,059 (±$12,585) |
| 59 | Beach Park | $85,664 (±$9,566) |
| 60 | Benton Township (Lake County) | $82,995 (±$6,115) |
| 61 | Venetian Village | $79,273 (±$19,412) |
| 62 | Round Lake Heights | $78,986 (±$10,067) |
| 63 | Waukegan | $71,919 (±$3,861) |
| 64 | Fox Lake | $70,819 (±$9,787) |
| 65 | Channel Lake | $68,250 (±$25,914) |
| 66 | Waukegan Township | $66,896 (±$2,733) |
| 67 (tie) | Zion | $63,104 (±$10,123) |
| 67 (tie) | Zion Township | $63,104 (±$10,123) |
| 69 | North Chicago | $60,172 (±$11,737) |
Showing 13 of 71 places in Lake 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 Waukegan
What is the median household income in Waukegan?
The median household income in Waukegan is $71,919 (±$3,861) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Waukegan?
About $48,200 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $1,205 a month.
Have incomes in Waukegan kept up with inflation?
In Waukegan, the median household income went from $49,803 in 2015–2019 to $71,919 in 2020–2024 (+44.4%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years, so it rose faster than prices: a measurable increase after inflation.
What do renters earn in Waukegan?
The median renting household in Waukegan, IL earns $51,318 (±$4,847) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Waukegan city, 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 Waukegan city, Illinois (place:79293, 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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