What are the schools like in Bannockburn, IL?

Bannockburn is served primarily by Bannockburn SD 106. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.1:1.

What is the median household income in Bannockburn?

The median household income in Bannockburn, IL is $161,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Bannockburn, IL?

Bannockburn has an average high temperature of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Bannockburn, IL affordable or expensive?

Bannockburn's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bannockburn is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $1,027,400 and the median rent is $1,388 per month.

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

Bannockburn has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 769.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bannockburn, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bannockburn is a small town of 1,065 in Illinois, with a median household income of $161,875 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Bannockburn stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Bannockburn is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bannockburn 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

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

Metric	Bannockburn, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$1,027,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,388	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$161,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bannockburn's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.6 /100k

Property Crime

769.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bannockburn is served primarily by Bannockburn SD 106. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bannockburn, IL	National Avg
School District	Bannockburn SD 106	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	85.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bannockburn sees average highs of 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bannockburn, IL
Average High — January	31.9°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bannockburn, IL	National Avg
Population	1,065	—
Median Age	24.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.0%	18.9%
Asian	8.5%	6.3%
Under 18	14.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Bannockburn vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bannockburn, IL affordable or expensive?

Bannockburn's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bannockburn roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $1,027,400 and median rent is $1,388/month.

What is the crime rate in Bannockburn, IL?

Bannockburn's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bannockburn?

Public schools in Bannockburn are operated by Bannockburn SD 106. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.1:1. 85.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bannockburn, IL a good place to live?

Bannockburn, IL has a population of 1,065, a median household income of $161,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. 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 Bannockburn?

Bannockburn averages 31.9°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bannockburn?

The population of Bannockburn, Illinois is 1,065 with a median age of 24.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bannockburn?

Key numbers for living in Bannockburn: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $1,027,400, median household income $161,875, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bannockburn side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.