Housing in DuPage County

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Source: US Census Bureau - ACS 5 Yr 2024

Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.

Rent in DuPage County averages $1,688/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Illinois median of $1,274 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 28% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.

HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for DuPage County FMR Area are $1,619 for a studio, $1,730 for 1‑bedroom, $1,949 for 2‑bedroom, $2,510 for 3‑bedroom, and $2,903 for 4‑bedroom.

HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $261 increase for a 2-bedroom in DuPage County shows a 15% rise over that period.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for DuPage County was 4.3% in 2024, compared to Illinois at 5.0% and the national rate of 4.0%.

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