What are the schools like in Carpentersville, IL?

Carpentersville is served primarily by CUSD 300. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 4 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Carpentersville?

The median household income in Carpentersville, IL is $82,866 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Carpentersville, IL?

Carpentersville has an average high temperature of 30.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Carpentersville, IL affordable or expensive?

Carpentersville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Carpentersville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $214,500 and the median rent is $1,380 per month.

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

Carpentersville has a violent crime rate of 111.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 779.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Carpentersville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Carpentersville is a small city of 37,834 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,866 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Carpentersville stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

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

All Carpentersville 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

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

Metric	Carpentersville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$214,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,380	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,866	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Carpentersville's violent crime rate is 111.3 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

111.3 /100k

Property Crime

779.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Carpentersville is served primarily by CUSD 300. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Carpentersville, IL	National Avg
School District	CUSD 300	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	4	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Carpentersville sees average highs of 30.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Carpentersville, IL
Average High — January	30.1°F
Average High — July	84.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.1"

Demographics

Metric	Carpentersville, IL	National Avg
Population	37,834	—
Median Age	32.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	37.4%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	28.8%	22.2%
65 and over	9.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Carpentersville

Carpentersville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60110

Carpentersville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carpentersville, IL affordable or expensive?

Carpentersville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Carpentersville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $214,500 and median rent is $1,380/month.

What is the crime rate in Carpentersville, IL?

Carpentersville's violent crime rate is 111.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 779.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Carpentersville?

Public schools in Carpentersville are operated by CUSD 300. The district has 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 23.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Carpentersville, IL a good place to live?

Carpentersville, IL has a population of 37,834, a median household income of $82,866, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. 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 Carpentersville?

Carpentersville averages 30.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 32.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Carpentersville?

Carpentersville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60110.

What is the population of Carpentersville?

The population of Carpentersville, Illinois is 37,834 with a median age of 32.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Carpentersville?

Key numbers for living in Carpentersville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $214,500, median household income $82,866, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Carpentersville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.