What are the schools like in Bay View Gardens, IL?

School district data for Bay View Gardens is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bay View Gardens?

The median household income in Bay View Gardens, IL is $41,071 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Bay View Gardens, IL?

Bay View Gardens has an average high temperature of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Bay View Gardens, IL affordable or expensive?

Bay View Gardens's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bay View Gardens is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $114,200 and the median rent is $739 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bay View Gardens, IL?

Crime rate data for Bay View Gardens is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bay View Gardens, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bay View Gardens is a small town of 342 in Illinois, with a median household income of $41,071 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Bay View Gardens stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Bay View Gardens 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: 88.6

Bay View Gardens's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bay View Gardens costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bay View Gardens, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$114,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$739	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$41,071	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bay View Gardens is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bay View Gardens, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bay View Gardens sees average highs of 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July, with 39.7 inches of annual precipitation and 20.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bay View Gardens, IL
Average High — January	33.6°F
Average High — July	86.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.7"
Annual Snowfall	20.0"

Demographics

Metric	Bay View Gardens, IL	National Avg
Population	342	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Spring Bay, IL 1 mi Mossville, IL 2 mi Germantown Hills, IL 4 mi Rome, IL 4 mi Peoria Heights, IL 5 mi

Bay View Gardens vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bay View Gardens, IL affordable or expensive?

Bay View Gardens's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bay View Gardens roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $114,200 and median rent is $739/month.

What is the crime rate in Bay View Gardens, IL?

Crime data for Bay View Gardens is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Bay View Gardens?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bay View Gardens, IL a good place to live?

Bay View Gardens, IL has a population of 342, a median household income of $41,071, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. 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.

What is the weather like in Bay View Gardens?

Bay View Gardens averages 33.6°F in January and 86.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.7 inches with about 20.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Bay View Gardens?

The population of Bay View Gardens, Illinois is 342 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bay View Gardens?

Key numbers for living in Bay View Gardens: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $114,200, median household income $41,071. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bay View Gardens side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.