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Johnsburg, IL

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Small-town appeal with nearby big-city conveniences

Suburban Lake Nature Wooded Commuter

Nestled among a number of lakes in northern Illinois, Johnsburg is a laidback suburb that’s home to a welcoming community. The landscape is largely farmland around Johnsburg, with a number of upscale neighborhoods within. Johnsburg Road houses taverns, restaurants, and shops, but the big draw of Johnsburg is the lakes that surround it. Pistakee Lake, Fox Lake, and Wonder Lake all provide scenic settings during the winter and aquatic escapes from the heat of the summer.

Johnsburg is only 11 miles south of the Illinois-Wisconsin border. Chicago is just an hours’ drive southeast, along with the parks and attractions along the shores of Lake Michigan.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Johnsburg, IL is $1,008 for one bedroom, $1,380 for two bedrooms, and $1,593 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Johnsburg has increased by 2.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,008/month
683 Sq Ft
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Transportation

26

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

35

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

James C Bush Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

366 Students

5
out of 10

Johnsburg Jr High School

Public

Grades 6-8

344 Students

5
out of 10

Johnsburg High School

Public

Grades 9-12

560 Students

6
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Volo Bog State Natural Area
  • Glacial Park Conservation Area
  • Harrison Benwell Conservation Area
  • Moraine Hills State Park
  • Chain O'Lakes State Park (IL)

Transit / Subway

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 2025.