Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
50-59 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
21%
Libertyville, IL
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,554
Population
20,525
Renter Mix
21% Rent
Classic Midwestern coziness amid Chicago’s northern suburbs
Suburb
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Commuter
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Rail Service
Libertyville is a thriving suburban village positioned about ten miles from Waukegan and forty miles north of Chicago. The vibrant Downtown area along Milwaukee Avenue is a timeless slice of vintage Americana, a popular walking district hosting a diverse blend of restaurants, taverns, specialty shops, and other locally-owned small businesses, plus a long-running weekend farmers’ market.
Larger shopping centers are spread across the community as well, and Metra rail service makes it easy to take advantage of the offerings all across the greater Chicagoland area. Libertyville also boasts a combination of terrific local schools and an extremely low crime rate, making it an excellent option for folks raising families.
Explore the City
Downtown Libertyville has lots of restaurants and stores within walking distance of many homes.
Libertyville is a village in Lake County and a northern suburb of Chicago.
Lindholm Park in Libertyville includes a baseball field and walking path.
Libertyville's highly active Metra train station brings commuters quickly to and from Chicago.
Libertyville residents walk hand in hand down Milwaukee Ave past their favorite shops.
Libertyville kids practice their lifestyle photography in the busy downtown area near Cook Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$154,487
Average: $180,605
Education
11,141
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,614
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Libertyville has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
21%
Non-Renters
79%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
51%
Other Education
49%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Libertyville, IL is $1,466 for a studio, $1,554 for one bedroom, $1,775 for two bedrooms, and $2,424 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Libertyville has increased by 3.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,554/month
644 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Libertyville, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
565 Students
Copeland Manor Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
372 Students
Public
Grades K-5
233 Students
Public
Grades K-8
896 Students
Public
Grades K-5
296 Students
Public
Grades K-8
896 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
694 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,736 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Independence Grove
- Old School Preserve
- Almond Marsh
- Prairie Crossing Learning Farm
- Middlefork Savanna Preserve
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.