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Momence is a small town of 3,033 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,207
and a 4.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Momence stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Momence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Momence 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: 92.3
Momence's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Momence costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Momence, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$151,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$922
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
68.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,207
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Momence's violent crime rate is 166.3 per 100,000 residents
— 56% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
166.3 /100k
Property Crime
498.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Momence is served primarily by Momence CUSD 1.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Momence, IL
National Avg
School District
Momence CUSD 1
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Momence sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 39.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Momence's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Momence roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $151,900 and median rent is $922/month.
Momence's violent crime rate is 166.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 498.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Momence are operated by Momence CUSD 1.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Momence, IL has a population of 3,033, a median household income of $54,207, and an unemployment rate of 4.9%.
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.
Momence averages 32.5°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.0 inches
with about 23.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Momence, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60954.
The population of Momence, Illinois is 3,033 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Momence: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $151,900, median household income $54,207, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Momence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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