What are the schools like in Diamond, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Diamond?

The median household income in Diamond, IL is $67,167 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.2%.

What is the weather like in Diamond, IL?

Diamond has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Diamond, IL affordable or expensive?

Diamond's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Diamond is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $198,800 and the median rent is $1,198 per month.

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

Diamond has a violent crime rate of 125.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 699.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Diamond, IL a Good Place to Live?

Diamond is a small town of 2,861 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,167 and a 1.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Diamond stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Diamond is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Diamond 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

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

Metric	Diamond, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$198,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,198	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,167	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Diamond's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.4 /100k

Property Crime

699.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Diamond, 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	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Diamond sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 18.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Diamond, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	18.4"

Demographics

Metric	Diamond, IL	National Avg
Population	2,861	—
Median Age	36.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.2%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coal City, IL 2 mi Braidwood, IL 2 mi Carbon Hill, IL 3 mi Godley, IL 3 mi Braceville, IL 4 mi

Diamond vs Other Cities

Diamond, IL vs Coal City, IL Diamond, IL vs Braidwood, IL Diamond, IL vs Carbon Hill, IL Diamond, IL vs Godley, IL Diamond, IL vs Braceville, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Diamond, IL affordable or expensive?

Diamond's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Diamond roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,800 and median rent is $1,198/month.

What is the crime rate in Diamond, IL?

Diamond's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Diamond?

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

Is Diamond, IL a good place to live?

Diamond, IL has a population of 2,861, a median household income of $67,167, and an unemployment rate of 1.2%. 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 Diamond?

Diamond averages 31.6°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 18.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Diamond?

The population of Diamond, Illinois is 2,861 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Diamond?

Key numbers for living in Diamond: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $198,800, median household income $67,167, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Diamond side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.