Fithian is a small town of 551 in Illinois, with a median household income of $75,938
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is
13% below the national average.
Strengths:
Fithian stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Fithian is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Fithian 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: 86.8
Fithian's overall cost of living index is 86.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Fithian costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.
Metric
Fithian, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$107,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,029
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,938
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Higher than Average
Fithian's violent crime rate is 683.8 per 100,000 residents
— 80% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
683.8 /100k
Property Crime
2416.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Fithian is served primarily by Oakwood CUSD 76.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Fithian, IL
National Avg
School District
Oakwood CUSD 76
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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
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Fithian sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 83.6°F in July,
with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Fithian's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Fithian roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $107,600 and median rent is $1,029/month.
Fithian's violent crime rate is 683.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2416.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Fithian are operated by Oakwood CUSD 76.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 17.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Fithian, IL has a population of 551, a median household income of $75,938, 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.
Fithian averages 34.0°F in January and 83.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Fithian, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61844.
The population of Fithian, Illinois is 551 with a median age of 55.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Fithian: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $107,600, median household income $75,938, crime index 154 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Fithian side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.