What does housing cost in Waukegan in 2026?

Housing in Waukegan runs to about €994 per month for a reference home of 45 m².

What is the average rent in Waukegan?

Asking rent in Waukegan stands at 1,163 €/month.

What are property prices in Waukegan?

To buy in Waukegan, expect 177,600 €.

Cost of Living in Waukegan, 2026: Rent, Groceries, Transport

Cost of living in Waukegan — 2026

Waukegan has 88,919 residents and lies in Illinois. Median rent there comes to roughly €994 per month in 2026. To buy, expect 151,808 €. Median income is 60,328 €/year, meaning reference rent absorbs about 20% of monthly income.

Cost of living in Waukegan

Rent

Median rent: 994 €/month

Buy

Median home value: 151,808 €

Income

Median household income: 60,328 €/year

Local taxes

Median property tax paid: 3,897 €/year

Quality of life — Waukegan

Rent burdenShare of household income spent on rent — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

27,7 %

Poverty rateShare of the population below the poverty line — US Census ACS 5-year 2023

15,1 %

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