Kane County, IL Eviction Risk
24 cities · 357,771 residents · Avg 5.5/10 (Elevated) · Updated5.5Avg score
6.2Highest city
4.6Lowest city
32.9%Rent burden
$1,786Median rent
D+14.42020 margin
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All cities in Kane County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | East Dundee, IL | 3,146 | $1,277 | 38.1% | 6.2 |
| 2 | Carpentersville, IL | 37,346 | $1,414 | 27.1% | 6.0 |
| 3 | Hampshire, IL | 8,524 | $2,589 | 36.5% | 6.0 |
| 4 | Barrington Hills, IL | 3,879 | $3,282 | 33.0% | 6.0 |
| 5 | Burlington, IL | 425 | $1,517 | 46.3% | 6.0 |
| 6 | Elgin, IL | 114,934 | $1,361 | 29.5% | 5.9 |
| 7 | Batavia, IL | 27,151 | $1,347 | 36.1% | 5.9 |
| 8 | South Elgin, IL | 24,217 | $1,640 | 33.0% | 5.8 |
| 9 | North Aurora, IL | 18,696 | $1,504 | 27.8% | 5.7 |
| 10 | West Dundee, IL | 7,906 | $1,666 | 26.1% | 5.7 |
| 11 | Sleepy Hollow, IL | 3,161 | $1,363 | 36.6% | 5.7 |
| 12 | Gilberts, IL | 8,606 | $1,901 | 18.4% | 5.6 |
| 13 | Elburn, IL | 6,354 | $1,708 | 36.4% | 5.6 |
| 14 | Sugar Grove, IL | 9,240 | $1,543 | 28.6% | 5.5 |
| 15 | Geneva, IL | 21,258 | $1,768 | 30.4% | 5.3 |
| 16 | Campton Hills, IL | 10,877 | $1,750 | 28.8% | 5.3 |
| 17 | Lily Lake, IL | 1,293 | $1,500 | 51.0% | 5.3 |
| 18 | Wayne, IL | 2,562 | $2,850 | 34.5% | 5.2 |
| 19 | Kaneville, IL | 523 | $875 | 26.9% | 5.2 |
| 20 | Virgil, IL | 312 | $1,118 | 25.0% | 5.2 |
| 21 | St. Charles, IL | 32,854 | $1,819 | 33.3% | 5.1 |
| 22 | Big Rock, IL | 1,548 | — | — | 5.0 |
| 23 | Pingree Grove, IL | 10,914 | $3,501 | 41.0% | 4.6 |
| 24 | Prestbury, IL | 2,045 | — | — | 4.6 |
About Kane County
Kane County spans 24 cities serving approximately 357,771 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.5/10. The county voted Democratic by 14.4 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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