What are the schools like in Itasca, IL?

Itasca is served primarily by Itasca SD 10. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

What is the median household income in Itasca?

The median household income in Itasca, IL is $113,162 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Itasca, IL?

Itasca has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Itasca, IL affordable or expensive?

Itasca's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Itasca is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $379,700 and the median rent is $1,677 per month.

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

Itasca has a violent crime rate of 21.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 775.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Itasca, IL a Good Place to Live?

Itasca is a small town of 9,627 in Illinois, with a median household income of $113,162 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Itasca is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Itasca 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

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

Metric	Itasca, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$379,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,677	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,162	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Itasca's violent crime rate is 21.5 per 100,000 residents — 94% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

21.5 /100k

Property Crime

775.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Itasca is served primarily by Itasca SD 10. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Itasca, IL	National Avg
School District	Itasca SD 10	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	52.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Itasca sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Itasca, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.0"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Itasca, IL	National Avg
Population	9,627	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	71.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.3%	18.9%
Asian	15.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.1%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wood Dale, IL 2 mi Elk Grove Village, IL 2 mi Addison, IL 3 mi Roselle, IL 3 mi Bloomingdale, IL 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Itasca

Itasca, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60143

Itasca vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Itasca, IL affordable or expensive?

Itasca's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Itasca roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $379,700 and median rent is $1,677/month.

What is the crime rate in Itasca, IL?

Itasca's violent crime rate is 21.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 775.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Itasca?

Public schools in Itasca are operated by Itasca SD 10. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 52.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Itasca, IL a good place to live?

Itasca, IL has a population of 9,627, a median household income of $113,162, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Itasca?

Itasca averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Itasca?

Itasca, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60143.

What is the population of Itasca?

The population of Itasca, Illinois is 9,627 with a median age of 42.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Itasca?

Key numbers for living in Itasca: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $379,700, median household income $113,162, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Itasca side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.