What are the schools like in Bryant, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Bryant?

The median household income in Bryant, IL is $50,278 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 15.8%.

What is the weather like in Bryant, IL?

Bryant has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Bryant, IL affordable or expensive?

Bryant's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bryant is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,000 and the median rent is $575 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Bryant is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Bryant, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bryant is a small town of 225 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,278 and a 15.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Bryant stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Bryant 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

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

Metric	Bryant, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$50,278	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Bryant 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	Bryant, 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	11.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bryant sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bryant, IL
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Bryant, IL	National Avg
Population	225	—
Median Age	33.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	15.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bryant

Bryant, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61519

Bryant vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bryant, IL affordable or expensive?

Bryant's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bryant roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Bryant, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Bryant?

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

Is Bryant, IL a good place to live?

Bryant, IL has a population of 225, a median household income of $50,278, and an unemployment rate of 15.8%. 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 Bryant?

Bryant averages 33.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bryant?

Bryant, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61519.

What is the population of Bryant?

The population of Bryant, Illinois is 225 with a median age of 33.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bryant?

Key numbers for living in Bryant: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $50,278. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bryant side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.