What are the schools like in Antioch, IL?

Antioch is served primarily by Antioch CCSD 34. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.1:1.

What is the median household income in Antioch?

The median household income in Antioch, IL is $112,546 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

What is the weather like in Antioch, IL?

Antioch has an average high temperature of 29.8°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Antioch, IL affordable or expensive?

Antioch's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Antioch is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $271,800 and the median rent is $1,102 per month.

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

Antioch has a violent crime rate of 40.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 530.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Antioch, IL a Good Place to Live?

Antioch is a small city of 14,714 in Illinois, with a median household income of $112,546 and a 7.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Antioch stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Antioch is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Antioch 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

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

Metric	Antioch, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$271,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,102	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$112,546	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Antioch's violent crime rate is 40.2 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

40.2 /100k

Property Crime

530.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Antioch is served primarily by Antioch CCSD 34. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Antioch, IL	National Avg
School District	Antioch CCSD 34	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Antioch sees average highs of 29.8°F in January and 82.2°F in July, with 37.8 inches of annual precipitation and 43.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Antioch, IL
Average High — January	29.8°F
Average High — July	82.2°F
Annual Precipitation	37.8"
Annual Snowfall	43.4"

Demographics

Metric	Antioch, IL	National Avg
Population	14,714	—
Median Age	39.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	80.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	4.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Antioch

Antioch, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60002

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Antioch, IL affordable or expensive?

Antioch's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Antioch roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $271,800 and median rent is $1,102/month.

What is the crime rate in Antioch, IL?

Antioch's violent crime rate is 40.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 530.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Antioch?

Public schools in Antioch are operated by Antioch CCSD 34. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1. 40.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Antioch, IL a good place to live?

Antioch, IL has a population of 14,714, a median household income of $112,546, and an unemployment rate of 7.0%. 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 Antioch?

Antioch averages 29.8°F in January and 82.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.8 inches with about 43.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Antioch?

Antioch, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60002.

What is the population of Antioch?

The population of Antioch, Illinois is 14,714 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Antioch?

Key numbers for living in Antioch: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $271,800, median household income $112,546, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Antioch side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.