What are the schools like in Livingston, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Livingston?

The median household income in Livingston, IL is $57,614 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Livingston, IL?

Livingston has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Livingston, IL affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Livingston is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $96,900 and the median rent is $596 per month.

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

Livingston 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 Livingston, IL a Good Place to Live?

Livingston is a small town of 770 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,614 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Livingston is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Livingston 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

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

Metric	Livingston, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$96,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$596	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,614	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Livingston'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	Livingston, 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	11.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Livingston sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 13.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Livingston, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	13.9"

Demographics

Metric	Livingston, IL	National Avg
Population	770	—
Median Age	48.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	26.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Williamson, IL 1 mi Staunton, IL 3 mi Worden, IL 5 mi New Douglas, IL 5 mi Alhambra, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Livingston

Livingston, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62058

Livingston vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Livingston, IL affordable or expensive?

Livingston's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Livingston roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $96,900 and median rent is $596/month.

What is the crime rate in Livingston, IL?

Livingston'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 Livingston?

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

Is Livingston, IL a good place to live?

Livingston, IL has a population of 770, a median household income of $57,614, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Livingston?

Livingston averages 38.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 13.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Livingston?

Livingston, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62058.

What is the population of Livingston?

The population of Livingston, Illinois is 770 with a median age of 48.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Livingston?

Key numbers for living in Livingston: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $96,900, median household income $57,614, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Livingston side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.