What are the schools like in Flossmoor, IL?

Flossmoor is served primarily by Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Flossmoor?

The median household income in Flossmoor, IL is $140,703 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Flossmoor, IL?

Flossmoor has an average high temperature of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Flossmoor, IL affordable or expensive?

Flossmoor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Flossmoor is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $293,400 and the median rent is $2,172 per month.

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

Flossmoor has a violent crime rate of 65.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2752.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Flossmoor, IL a Good Place to Live?

Flossmoor is a small town of 9,405 in Illinois, with a median household income of $140,703 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Flossmoor stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Flossmoor 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

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

Metric	Flossmoor, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$293,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,172	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$140,703	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Flossmoor's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — 83% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

65.8 /100k

Property Crime

2752.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Flossmoor is served primarily by Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Flossmoor, IL	National Avg
School District	Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	65.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Flossmoor sees average highs of 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 28.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Flossmoor, IL
Average High — January	31.1°F
Average High — July	83.9°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	28.2"

Demographics

Metric	Flossmoor, IL	National Avg
Population	9,405	—
Median Age	46.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	29.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	63.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.7%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Flossmoor

Flossmoor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60422

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flossmoor, IL affordable or expensive?

Flossmoor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Flossmoor roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $293,400 and median rent is $2,172/month.

What is the crime rate in Flossmoor, IL?

Flossmoor's violent crime rate is 65.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2752.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Flossmoor?

Public schools in Flossmoor are operated by Homewood Flossmoor CHSD 233. The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 65.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Flossmoor, IL a good place to live?

Flossmoor, IL has a population of 9,405, a median household income of $140,703, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Flossmoor?

Flossmoor averages 31.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 28.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Flossmoor?

Flossmoor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60422.

What is the population of Flossmoor?

The population of Flossmoor, Illinois is 9,405 with a median age of 46.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Flossmoor?

Key numbers for living in Flossmoor: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $293,400, median household income $140,703, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flossmoor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.