Libertyville

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Libertyville, IL

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Classic Midwestern coziness amid Chicago’s northern suburbs

Suburb Commuter Rail Service Metra Historic Safe Low Crime Schools Family Friendly Upscale

Libertyville is a thriving suburban village positioned about ten miles from Waukegan and forty miles north of Chicago. The vibrant Downtown area along Milwaukee Avenue is a timeless slice of vintage Americana, a popular walking district hosting a diverse blend of restaurants, taverns, specialty shops, and other locally-owned small businesses, plus a long-running weekend farmers’ market.

Larger shopping centers are spread across the community as well, and Metra rail service makes it easy to take advantage of the offerings all across the greater Chicagoland area. Libertyville also boasts a combination of terrific local schools and an extremely low crime rate, making it an excellent option for folks raising families.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Libertyville, IL is $1,551 for a studio, $1,496 for one bedroom, $1,696 for two bedrooms, and $2,340 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Libertyville has increased by 3.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,496/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$4,375/month
1,825 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,932/month
755 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Libertyville, IL

Transportation

48

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

50

Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

While there’s some bike infrastructure in this area, you’ll still need a car for many errands.

Schools

Butterfield School

Public

Grades PK-5

460 Students

10
out of 10

Oak Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

931 Students

9
out of 10

Copeland Manor Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

386 Students

8
out of 10

Rockland Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

303 Students

7
out of 10

Adler Park School

Public

Grades K-5

241 Students

5
out of 10

Oak Grove Elementary School

Public

Grades K-8

931 Students

9
out of 10

Highland Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

755 Students

7
out of 10

Libertyville High School

Public

Grades 9-12

1,811 Students

10
out of 10

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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.