Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
22%
Johnsburg
Johnsburg, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,013
Population
6,658
Renter Mix
13% Rent
Small-town appeal with nearby big-city conveniences
Suburban
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Lake
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Nature
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Wooded
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Commuter
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Nestled among a number of lakes in northern Illinois, Johnsburg is a laidback suburb that’s home to a welcoming community. The landscape is largely farmland around Johnsburg, with a number of upscale neighborhoods within. Johnsburg Road houses taverns, restaurants, and shops, but the big draw of Johnsburg is the lakes that surround it. Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake, and Wonder Lake all provide scenic settings during the winter and aquatic escapes from the heat of the summer.
Johnsburg is only 11 miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Chicago is just an hours’ drive southeast, along with the parks and attractions along the shores of Lake Michigan.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$101,239
Average: $124,240
Education
1,872
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,707
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Johnsburg has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
13%
Non-Renters
87%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
25%
Other Education
75%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Johnsburg, IL is $1,013 for one bedroom, $1,571 for two bedrooms, and $1,811 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnsburg has increased by 0.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,013/month
683 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Johnsburg, IL is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
James C Bush Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
366 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
344 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
560 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Volo Bog State Natural Area
- Glacial Park Conservation Area
- Harrison Benwell Conservation Area
- Moraine Hills State Park
- Chain O'Lakes State Park (IL)
Airports
- Chicago O'Hare International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.