Green Valley is a small town of 772 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,781
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Green Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Green Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Green Valley 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: 88.6
Green Valley's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Green Valley costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Green Valley, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$758
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,781
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Green Valley's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents
— 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
69.8 /100k
Property Crime
705.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Green Valley is served primarily by Midwest Central CUSD 191.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Green Valley, IL
National Avg
School District
Midwest Central CUSD 191
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Green Valley sees average highs of 33.1°F in January
and 85.2°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Green Valley's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Green Valley roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,800 and median rent is $758/month.
Green Valley's violent crime rate is 69.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 705.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Green Valley are operated by Midwest Central CUSD 191.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Green Valley, IL has a population of 772, a median household income of $60,781, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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.
Green Valley averages 33.1°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 24.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Green Valley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61534.
The population of Green Valley, Illinois is 772 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Green Valley: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $106,800, median household income $60,781, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Green Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.