Chicago, IL variant. This is a Chicago, IL-specific version of the Rental Yield Calculator, using pre-defined local figures (tax rates, median home and income values, and typical regional costs). For the full formula, methodology, and FAQ, open the main Rental Yield Calculator.
Chicago's gross rental yield - annual rent ÷ property price - is about 8.1%, based on $2,150/month rent on a $320,000 median home.
Rental yield in Chicago
Gross yield = ($2,150 × 12) ÷ $320,000 = 8.1%. Net yield subtracts property tax (2.1%), insurance, vacancy, and maintenance.
High-price metros tend to show lower yields (price outruns rent); affordable metros often yield more. Chicago's yield is attractive for cash-flow investors.
About Chicago, IL
Chicago does not levy a city income tax, so residents pay Illinois state income tax but no separate municipal wage tax.
Chicago offers relatively affordable home prices for a major US city, though Illinois carries some of the highest property tax rates in the nation.
Chicago's diverse economy spans finance, manufacturing, transportation, and professional services as the largest hub in the Midwest.
Worked example: Chicago yield
Annual rent $25,800 ÷ price $320,000 = 8.1% gross. After 2.1% property tax and ~1% maintenance, net yield is meaningfully lower.
Quick reference
- Median home value: $320,000
- Median rent: $2,150/mo
- Median household income: $71,673
- Local sales tax: 10.25%
- Effective property tax rate: 2.1%
- Cost of living index: 107 (US avg = 100)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good rental yield?
Many investors target 6-8% gross; Chicago runs about 8.1%.
How is rental yield calculated?
Gross yield = annual rent ÷ purchase price. Net yield also subtracts taxes, insurance, vacancy, and upkeep.