What are the schools like in Dixmoor, IL?

Dixmoor is served primarily by W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Dixmoor?

The median household income in Dixmoor, IL is $57,823 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Dixmoor, IL?

Dixmoor has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Dixmoor, IL affordable or expensive?

Dixmoor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dixmoor is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $86,900 and the median rent is $1,184 per month.

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

Dixmoor has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dixmoor, IL a Good Place to Live?

Dixmoor is a small town of 3,017 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,823 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Dixmoor stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Dixmoor 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

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

Metric	Dixmoor, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$86,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,184	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,823	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Dixmoor's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Dixmoor is served primarily by W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Dixmoor, IL	National Avg
School District	W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	9.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dixmoor sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dixmoor, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Dixmoor, IL	National Avg
Population	3,017	—
Median Age	27.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	35.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	33.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Posen, IL 1 mi Riverdale, IL 2 mi Blue Island, IL 2 mi Harvey, IL 2 mi Robbins, IL 2 mi

Dixmoor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dixmoor, IL affordable or expensive?

Dixmoor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Dixmoor roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $86,900 and median rent is $1,184/month.

What is the crime rate in Dixmoor, IL?

Dixmoor's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dixmoor?

Public schools in Dixmoor are operated by W Harvey-Dixmoor PSD 147. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 9.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Dixmoor, IL a good place to live?

Dixmoor, IL has a population of 3,017, a median household income of $57,823, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Dixmoor?

Dixmoor averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Dixmoor?

The population of Dixmoor, Illinois is 3,017 with a median age of 27.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dixmoor?

Key numbers for living in Dixmoor: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $86,900, median household income $57,823, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dixmoor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.