Illinois by the numbers

Each figure next to the U.S. figure, from public data.

Median household income
18th highest of 51 · 2024

$83,390

U.S.: $80,734
Violent crime rate
31st highest of 51 · 2025

257.6

U.S.: 329.3
Median rent
24th highest of 51 · 2024

$1,274

U.S.: $1,413
Unemployment rate
11th highest of 51 · September 2026

4.6%

U.S.: 4.2%
Percent of people below the poverty line
26th highest of 51 · 2024

11.8%

U.S.: 12.5%