What are the schools like in Pearl, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Pearl?

The median household income in Pearl, IL is $51,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Pearl, IL?

Pearl has an average high temperature of 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 18.2 inches.

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

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

Pearl has a violent crime rate of 51.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 282.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pearl, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pearl is a small town of 93 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,875 .

Strengths: Pearl stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Pearl city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Pearl metro area.

Metric	Pearl, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$31,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pearl's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.4 /100k

Property Crime

282.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pearl, 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	3.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	61.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pearl sees average highs of 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July, with 39.6 inches of annual precipitation and 18.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pearl, IL
Average High — January	35.4°F
Average High — July	85.6°F
Annual Precipitation	39.6"
Annual Snowfall	18.2"

Demographics

Metric	Pearl, IL	National Avg
Population	93	—
Median Age	38.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	54.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.7%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillview, IL 4 mi Wilmington, IL 7 mi Milton, IL 7 mi Time, IL 9 mi Nebo, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Pearl

Pearl, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62361

Pearl vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pearl, IL affordable or expensive?

Pearl has a median home value of $31,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $51,875.

What is the crime rate in Pearl, IL?

Pearl's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pearl?

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

Is Pearl, IL a good place to live?

Pearl, IL has a population of 93, a median household income of $51,875, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Pearl?

Pearl averages 35.4°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.6 inches with about 18.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pearl?

Pearl, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62361.

What is the population of Pearl?

The population of Pearl, Illinois is 93 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pearl?

Key numbers for living in Pearl: median home $31,500, median household income $51,875, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pearl side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.