Eldorado is a small town of 3,797 in Illinois, with a median household income of $35,799
and a 1.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Eldorado 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 Eldorado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Eldorado 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: 86.6
Eldorado's overall cost of living index is 86.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Eldorado costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Eldorado, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$55,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$630
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,799
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 589.1 per 100,000 residents
— 55% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
589.1 /100k
Property Crime
1122.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Eldorado is served primarily by Eldorado CUSD 4.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Eldorado, IL
National Avg
School District
Eldorado CUSD 4
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
85.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Eldorado sees average highs of 42.9°F in January
and 89.1°F in July,
with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Eldorado's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Eldorado roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $55,400 and median rent is $630/month.
Eldorado's violent crime rate is 589.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1122.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Eldorado are operated by Eldorado CUSD 4.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.2:1. 13.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Eldorado, IL has a population of 3,797, a median household income of $35,799, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
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.
Eldorado averages 42.9°F in January and 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches
with about 13.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Eldorado, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62930.
The population of Eldorado, Illinois is 3,797 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Eldorado: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $55,400, median household income $35,799, crime index 114 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Eldorado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
