Earlville is a small town of 1,838 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,028
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Earlville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Earlville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Earlville 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: 93.6
Earlville's overall cost of living index is 93.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Earlville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Earlville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$943
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$59,028
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Earlville's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
653.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Earlville is served primarily by Earlville CUSD 9.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Earlville, IL
National Avg
School District
Earlville CUSD 9
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Earlville sees average highs of 27.9°F in January
and 81.9°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Earlville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Earlville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,400 and median rent is $943/month.
Earlville's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Earlville are operated by Earlville CUSD 9.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.4:1. 7.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Earlville, IL has a population of 1,838, a median household income of $59,028, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Earlville averages 27.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 30.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Earlville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60518.
The population of Earlville, Illinois is 1,838 with a median age of 34.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Earlville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $119,400, median household income $59,028, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Earlville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
