The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
| Name | County | Housing Affordability Index | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | City of Carbondale | Jackson | 75 |
| 2. | Village of Rosemont | Cook | 78 |
| 3. | City of Highwood | Lake | 83 |
| 4. | Village of Kenilworth | Cook | 86 |
| 5. | City of Evanston | Cook | 90 |
| 6. | Village of Forest Park | Cook | 95 |
| 7. | Village of Elmwood Park | Cook | 99 |
| 8. | Village of Harwood Heights | Cook | 101 |
| 9. | Village of Winnetka | Cook | 101 |
| 10. | Village of Bannockburn | Lake | 103 |
| 11. | City of Chicago | Cook | 105 |
| 12. | Village of Norridge | Cook | 105 |
| 13. | Village of River Grove | Cook | 105 |
| 14. | Village of Skokie | Cook | 107 |
| 15. | Village of Northfield | Cook | 108 |
| 16. | Village of Oak Park | Cook | 108 |
| 17. | Village of Niles | Cook | 108 |
| 18. | Village of Westmont | DuPage | 109 |
| 19. | Village of River Forest | Cook | 110 |
| 20. | Village of Melrose Park | Cook | 112 |
