Elizabeth is a small town of 816 in Illinois, with a median household income of $50,357
and a 0.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Elizabeth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Elizabeth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Elizabeth 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: 91.3
Elizabeth's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Elizabeth costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Elizabeth, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$111,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$740
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
69.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,357
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 144.5 per 100,000 residents
— 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
144.5 /100k
Property Crime
433.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Elizabeth is served primarily by Northwest Sp Ed Cooperative.
Metric
Elizabeth, IL
National Avg
School District
Northwest Sp Ed Cooperative
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Elizabeth sees average highs of 28.0°F in January
and 83.3°F in July,
with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Elizabeth's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Elizabeth roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $111,400 and median rent is $740/month.
Elizabeth's violent crime rate is 144.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 433.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Elizabeth are operated by Northwest Sp Ed Cooperative.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
24.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Elizabeth, IL has a population of 816, a median household income of $50,357, and an unemployment rate of 0.5%.
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.
Elizabeth averages 28.0°F in January and 83.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches
with about 30.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Elizabeth, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61028.
The population of Elizabeth, Illinois is 816 with a median age of 43.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Elizabeth: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $111,400, median household income $50,357, crime index 31 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Elizabeth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
