Chatsworth is a small town of 1,296 in Illinois, with a median household income of $56,830
and a 5.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Chatsworth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Chatsworth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Chatsworth 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: 90.0
Chatsworth's overall cost of living index is 90.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Chatsworth costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Chatsworth, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$98,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$677
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,830
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Chatsworth's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.0 /100k
Property Crime
507.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Chatsworth is served primarily by Prairie Central CUSD 8.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Chatsworth, IL
National Avg
School District
Prairie Central CUSD 8
—
Elementary Schools
3
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
6.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Chatsworth sees average highs of 35.0°F in January
and 87.6°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Chatsworth's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Chatsworth roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $98,100 and median rent is $677/month.
Chatsworth's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Chatsworth are operated by Prairie Central CUSD 8.
The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 6.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Chatsworth, IL has a population of 1,296, a median household income of $56,830, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%.
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.
Chatsworth averages 35.0°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 27.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Chatsworth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60921.
The population of Chatsworth, Illinois is 1,296 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Chatsworth: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $98,100, median household income $56,830, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Chatsworth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
