What are the schools like in Congerville, IL?

Congerville is served primarily by Eureka CUD 140. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.3:1.

What is the median household income in Congerville?

The median household income in Congerville, IL is $75,670 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

What is the weather like in Congerville, IL?

Congerville has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 22.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Congerville, IL affordable or expensive?

Congerville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Congerville is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $186,200 and the median rent is $887 per month.

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

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

Is Congerville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Congerville is a small town of 710 in Illinois, with a median household income of $75,670 and a 0.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Congerville 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 Congerville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Congerville 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

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

Metric	Congerville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$186,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$887	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,670	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

Congerville is served primarily by Eureka CUD 140. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Congerville, IL	National Avg
School District	Eureka CUD 140	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Congerville sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 37.5 inches of annual precipitation and 22.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Congerville, IL
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.5"
Annual Snowfall	22.3"

Demographics

Metric	Congerville, IL	National Avg
Population	710	—
Median Age	29.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	33.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Goodfield, IL 3 mi Carlock, IL 5 mi Danvers, IL 6 mi Deer Creek, IL 7 mi Eureka, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Congerville

Congerville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61729

Congerville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Congerville, IL affordable or expensive?

Congerville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Congerville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $186,200 and median rent is $887/month.

What is the crime rate in Congerville, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Congerville?

Public schools in Congerville are operated by Eureka CUD 140. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Congerville, IL a good place to live?

Congerville, IL has a population of 710, a median household income of $75,670, and an unemployment rate of 0.6%. 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 Congerville?

Congerville averages 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.5 inches with about 22.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Congerville?

Congerville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61729.

What is the population of Congerville?

The population of Congerville, Illinois is 710 with a median age of 29.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Congerville?

Key numbers for living in Congerville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $186,200, median household income $75,670, schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Congerville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.