What are the schools like in Addison, IL?

Addison is served primarily by Addison SD 4. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Addison?

The median household income in Addison, IL is $82,547 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.0%.

What is the weather like in Addison, IL?

Addison has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

Addison, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Addison, IL affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Addison is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $301,500 and the median rent is $1,226 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Addison, IL?

Addison has a violent crime rate of 140.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 894.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Addison, IL a Good Place to Live?

Addison is a small city of 35,685 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,547 and a 4.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Addison stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Addison is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Addison 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: 102.6

Addison's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Addison costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Addison, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$301,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,226	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,547	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Addison's violent crime rate is 140.0 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.0 /100k

Property Crime

894.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Addison is served primarily by Addison SD 4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Addison, IL	National Avg
School District	Addison SD 4	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Addison sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Addison, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Addison, IL	National Avg
Population	35,685	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	59.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.4%	18.9%
Asian	9.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Addison

Addison, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60101

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Addison, IL affordable or expensive?

Addison's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Addison roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $301,500 and median rent is $1,226/month.

What is the crime rate in Addison, IL?

Addison's violent crime rate is 140.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 894.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Addison?

Public schools in Addison are operated by Addison SD 4. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 24.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Addison, IL a good place to live?

Addison, IL has a population of 35,685, a median household income of $82,547, and an unemployment rate of 4.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Addison?

Addison averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Addison?

Addison, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60101.

What is the population of Addison?

The population of Addison, Illinois is 35,685 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Addison?

Key numbers for living in Addison: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $301,500, median household income $82,547, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Addison side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.