Montgomery, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Kendall County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
21,205
Population
2,118/sq mi density
$96,985
Median Income
$36,453 per capita
$270,700
Home Value
$332,881 Zillow
$1,897
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
49°F
Avg Temperature
116
Violent Crime/100K
925 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$96,985 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$270,700 home value, $1,897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$270,700
4% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,897/mo
63% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
20% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,841
Median year built: 2003
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$270,700
Zillow (ZHVI)
$332,881
Redfin Median Sale
$405,000
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median List Price
$455,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
78.2%
Owner-Occupied
21.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$694/mo
1 Bedroom
$714/mo
2 Bedroom
$937/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,287/mo
Census median rent:
$1,897/mo
· Zillow rent:
$2,539/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$405,000
Median Days on Market
46 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
6.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$198
Active Inventory
46
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.0%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2003
Average age of housing stock: 23 years
Homeownership Rate
78.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $270,700 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,881 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $405,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $405,000 |
| Median List Price | $455,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,897 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,539 |
| FMR Studio | $694 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $714 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $937 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,287 |
Market
| Days on Market | 46 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 6.5% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 46 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $198 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 78.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 21.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 78.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,841 |
| Median Year Built | 2003 |
| Rent Burden | 29.0% |