Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
13%
Posen
Posen, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$670
Population
5,467
Renter Mix
27% Rent
An affordable suburb south of Chicago
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Diverse
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Affordable
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The city of Posen sits at the intersection of Interstates 294 and 57, offering a perfect community for commuters — Chicago commuters in particular. Posen sits about 20 miles south of Chicago, giving residents unbeatable proximity to the job opportunities, restaurants, retailers, waterfront parks, museums, historic sites, and entertainment options that are available in Chicago. Posen is surrounded by nature preserves, so there are scenic nature trails and wildlife watching opportunities around the area.
If residents prefer to take public transit, several stations near Posen take passengers directly into Chicago. Small businesses like restaurants, bars, grocers, and specialty shops can be found around Posen. Locals appreciate the good schools in the area, the diverse community, and the affordable rentals.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$59,703
Average: $68,354
Education
910
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,528
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Posen has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Posen, IL is $639 for a studio, and $670 for one bedroom. Apartment rent in Posen has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$670/month
750 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Posen, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
267 Students
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Calumet Woods
- Prospect Gardens Park
- Mt. Greenwood Park
- West Pullman Park
- Munroe Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Chicago Midway International
- 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.