Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
29%
Over 65
14%
Sauk Village
Sauk Village, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,181
Population
10,628
Renter Mix
45% Rent
Small-town living outside the big-city bustle
Affordable
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Diverse
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Suburban
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Residential
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Remote
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Accessible
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Commuter
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Quiet
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Situated about 30 miles southeast of Chicago, Sauk Village is a predominantly residential area on the outskirts of one of the nation’s largest cities. Sauk Village offers residents a quiet place to come home to after a day spent in the bustling city. Sauk Village is convenient to a number of natural amenities, including Plum Creek Forest Preserve, Brownwell Woods, and Wampum Lake Woods, where residents can unwind, get active, and reconnect with nature.
Just minutes from the Illinois-Indiana border, Sauk Village is close to the extensive retailers in Southlake Mall as well as the exciting games and attractions at Jak’s Warehouse and Sky Zone Trampoline Park. Golfing options are plentiful near Sauk Village, with Longwood Golf Course, Glenwoodie Golf Club, and Briar Ridge Country Club all located within close proximity. Centered on Sauk Trail and Illinois 394, Sauk Village affords residents easy commutes and travels to Downtown Chicago.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$50,138
Average: $63,514
Education
1,717
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,888
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sauk Village has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sauk Village, IL is $907 for a studio, $1,181 for one bedroom, $1,469 for two bedrooms, and $2,116 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sauk Village has decreased by -2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,181/month
702 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
363 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
476 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
370 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Sauk Trail Woods Forest Preserve
- Jurgensen Woods North Nature Preserve
- Central Park Wetlands
- Wampum Lake Woods
- Thorton-Lansing Road Nature Preserve
Airports
- Chicago Midway 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.