What are the schools like in Countryside, IL?

Countryside is served primarily by Lagrange Area Dept Spec Ed-Ladse. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools.

What is the median household income in Countryside?

The median household income in Countryside, IL is $78,603 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

What is the weather like in Countryside, IL?

Countryside has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Countryside, IL affordable or expensive?

Countryside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Countryside is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $303,200 and the median rent is $1,150 per month.

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

Countryside has a violent crime rate of 148.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2457.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Countryside, IL a Good Place to Live?

Countryside is a small town of 6,322 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,603 and a 7.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Countryside stands out for lower-than-average crime, a well-educated population.

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

All Countryside 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

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

Metric	Countryside, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$303,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,150	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,603	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Countryside's violent crime rate is 148.4 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

148.4 /100k

Property Crime

2457.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Countryside is served primarily by Lagrange Area Dept Spec Ed-Ladse.

Metric	Countryside, IL	National Avg
School District	Lagrange Area Dept Spec Ed-Ladse	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Countryside sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 38.7 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Countryside, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.7"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Countryside, IL	National Avg
Population	6,322	—
Median Age	47.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.6%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	17.5%	22.2%
65 and over	20.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hodgkins, IL 1 mi Indian Head Park, IL 1 mi La Grange, IL 2 mi Western Springs, IL 2 mi McCook, IL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Countryside

Countryside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60525

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Countryside, IL affordable or expensive?

Countryside's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Countryside roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $303,200 and median rent is $1,150/month.

What is the crime rate in Countryside, IL?

Countryside's violent crime rate is 148.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2457.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Countryside?

Public schools in Countryside are operated by Lagrange Area Dept Spec Ed-Ladse. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Countryside, IL a good place to live?

Countryside, IL has a population of 6,322, a median household income of $78,603, and an unemployment rate of 7.8%. 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 Countryside?

Countryside averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.7 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Countryside?

Countryside, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60525.

What is the population of Countryside?

The population of Countryside, Illinois is 6,322 with a median age of 47.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Countryside?

Key numbers for living in Countryside: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $303,200, median household income $78,603, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Countryside side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.