What are the schools like in Niantic, IL?

Niantic is served primarily by Sangamon Valley CUSD 9. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.

What is the median household income in Niantic?

The median household income in Niantic, IL is $61,307 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.0%.

What is the weather like in Niantic, IL?

Niantic has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Niantic, IL affordable or expensive?

Niantic's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Niantic is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,800 and the median rent is $683 per month.

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

Niantic has a violent crime rate of 396.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1901.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Niantic, IL a Good Place to Live?

Niantic is a small town of 748 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,307 and a 12.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Niantic stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Niantic 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: 86.6

Niantic's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Niantic costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Niantic, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$683	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,307	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Niantic's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.1 /100k

Property Crime

1901.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Niantic is served primarily by Sangamon Valley CUSD 9. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Niantic, IL	National Avg
School District	Sangamon Valley CUSD 9	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Niantic sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.4 inches of annual precipitation and 13.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Niantic, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.4"
Annual Snowfall	13.6"

Demographics

Metric	Niantic, IL	National Avg
Population	748	—
Median Age	32.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Illiopolis, IL 5 mi Harristown, IL 6 mi Warrensburg, IL 8 mi Latham, IL 8 mi Mount Auburn, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Niantic

Niantic, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62551

Niantic vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niantic, IL affordable or expensive?

Niantic's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Niantic roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,800 and median rent is $683/month.

What is the crime rate in Niantic, IL?

Niantic's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1901.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Niantic?

Public schools in Niantic are operated by Sangamon Valley CUSD 9. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 10.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Niantic, IL a good place to live?

Niantic, IL has a population of 748, a median household income of $61,307, and an unemployment rate of 12.0%. 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.

What is the weather like in Niantic?

Niantic averages 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.4 inches with about 13.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Niantic?

Niantic, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62551.

What is the population of Niantic?

The population of Niantic, Illinois is 748 with a median age of 32.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Niantic?

Key numbers for living in Niantic: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $99,800, median household income $61,307, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Niantic side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.