What are the schools like in Indian Creek, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Indian Creek?

The median household income in Indian Creek, IL is $144,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Indian Creek, IL?

Indian Creek has an average high temperature of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Indian Creek, IL affordable or expensive?

Indian Creek's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Indian Creek is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $433,500 and the median rent is $3,104 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Indian Creek, IL?

Indian Creek has a violent crime rate of 116.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 769.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Indian Creek, IL a Good Place to Live?

Indian Creek is a small town of 664 in Illinois, with a median household income of $144,688 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Indian Creek stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Indian Creek is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Indian Creek 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

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

Metric	Indian Creek, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$433,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$3,104	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$144,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Indian Creek's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.6 /100k

Property Crime

769.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Indian Creek, 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	53.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Indian Creek sees average highs of 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July, with 38.6 inches of annual precipitation and 43.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Indian Creek, IL
Average High — January	28.9°F
Average High — July	82.1°F
Annual Precipitation	38.6"
Annual Snowfall	43.1"

Demographics

Metric	Indian Creek, IL	National Avg
Population	664	—
Median Age	46.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.8%	18.9%
Asian	34.9%	6.3%
Under 18	20.9%	22.2%
65 and over	25.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Vernon Hills, IL 1 mi Long Grove, IL 3 mi Mettawa, IL 3 mi Mundelein, IL 3 mi Lincolnshire, IL 4 mi

Indian Creek vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Indian Creek, IL affordable or expensive?

Indian Creek's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Indian Creek roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $433,500 and median rent is $3,104/month.

What is the crime rate in Indian Creek, IL?

Indian Creek's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Indian Creek?

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

Is Indian Creek, IL a good place to live?

Indian Creek, IL has a population of 664, a median household income of $144,688, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Indian Creek?

Indian Creek averages 28.9°F in January and 82.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.6 inches with about 43.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Indian Creek?

The population of Indian Creek, Illinois is 664 with a median age of 46.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Indian Creek?

Key numbers for living in Indian Creek: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $433,500, median household income $144,688, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Indian Creek side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.