Here's what it costs to live in Carpentersville, Illinois, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,414 per month, while the typical home is valued around $234,100. Households earn a median of $86,917 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$86,917
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,414
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$234,100
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
37,346
Latest estimate
Median Age
33.8 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
51
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,534
Per month
Avg Home Value
$304,760
Census ACS
January Avg
24°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
48.9
fair
Hospitals
200
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
89.4%
What is the cost of living index for Carpentersville?
The cost of living index for Carpentersville is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Carpentersville?
The median gross rent in Carpentersville is $1,414 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Carpentersville?
The median household income in Carpentersville is $86,917 per year.
What is the median home value in Carpentersville?
The median home value in Carpentersville is $234,100 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Carpentersville?
Air quality data for Carpentersville is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Carpentersville?
Tax data for Illinois is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
