Abingdon is a small town of 3,399 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,313
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Abingdon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Abingdon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Abingdon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.6
Abingdon's overall cost of living index is 89.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Abingdon costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Abingdon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$73,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$764
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
75.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Abingdon's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
301.8 /100k
Property Crime
1754.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Abingdon is served primarily by Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Abingdon, IL
National Avg
School District
Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Abingdon sees average highs of 31.6°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.4 inches of snow per year.
Abingdon's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Abingdon roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $73,900 and median rent is $764/month.
Abingdon's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Abingdon are operated by Abingdon-Avon CUSD 276.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 15.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Abingdon, IL has a population of 3,399, a median household income of $55,313, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Abingdon averages 31.6°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 25.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Abingdon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61410.
The population of Abingdon, Illinois is 3,399 with a median age of 39.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Abingdon: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $73,900, median household income $55,313, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Abingdon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
