What are the schools like in Holiday Shores, IL?

School district data for Holiday Shores is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Holiday Shores?

The median household income in Holiday Shores, IL is $97,366 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

What is the weather like in Holiday Shores, IL?

Holiday Shores has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Holiday Shores, IL affordable or expensive?

Holiday Shores's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Holiday Shores is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $194,800 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Holiday Shores, IL?

Holiday Shores has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Holiday Shores, IL a Good Place to Live?

Holiday Shores is a small town of 3,285 in Illinois, with a median household income of $97,366 and a 7.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Holiday Shores stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

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

All Holiday Shores 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: 96.3

Holiday Shores's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Holiday Shores costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Holiday Shores, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$194,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$97,366	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Holiday Shores's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Holiday Shores, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Holiday Shores sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Holiday Shores, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Holiday Shores, IL	National Avg
Population	3,285	—
Median Age	42.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	12.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Prairietown, IL 3 mi Moro, IL 5 mi Worden, IL 5 mi Hamel, IL 6 mi Bethalto, IL 6 mi

Holiday Shores vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Holiday Shores, IL affordable or expensive?

Holiday Shores's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Holiday Shores roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $194,800 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Holiday Shores, IL?

Holiday Shores's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Holiday Shores?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Holiday Shores, IL a good place to live?

Holiday Shores, IL has a population of 3,285, a median household income of $97,366, and an unemployment rate of 7.3%. 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 Holiday Shores?

Holiday Shores averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Holiday Shores?

The population of Holiday Shores, Illinois is 3,285 with a median age of 42.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Holiday Shores?

Key numbers for living in Holiday Shores: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $194,800, median household income $97,366, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Holiday Shores side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.