What are the schools like in Pontoon Beach, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Pontoon Beach?

The median household income in Pontoon Beach, IL is $62,176 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Pontoon Beach, IL?

Pontoon Beach has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Pontoon Beach, IL affordable or expensive?

Pontoon Beach's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pontoon Beach is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $141,400 and the median rent is $1,078 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Pontoon Beach, IL?

Pontoon Beach has a violent crime rate of 259.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1693.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pontoon Beach, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pontoon Beach is a small town of 6,039 in Illinois, with a median household income of $62,176 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Pontoon Beach stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Pontoon Beach 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

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

Metric	Pontoon Beach, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$141,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,078	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	66.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,176	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Pontoon Beach's violent crime rate is 259.2 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

259.2 /100k

Property Crime

1693.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Pontoon Beach, 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	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pontoon Beach sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pontoon Beach, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Pontoon Beach, IL	National Avg
Population	6,039	—
Median Age	31.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	77.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.3%	18.9%
Asian	4.6%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mitchell, IL 3 mi Madison, IL 3 mi Granite City, IL 3 mi Collinsville, IL 4 mi Glen Carbon, IL 5 mi

Pontoon Beach vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pontoon Beach, IL affordable or expensive?

Pontoon Beach's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pontoon Beach roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $141,400 and median rent is $1,078/month.

What is the crime rate in Pontoon Beach, IL?

Pontoon Beach's violent crime rate is 259.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1693.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pontoon Beach?

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

Is Pontoon Beach, IL a good place to live?

Pontoon Beach, IL has a population of 6,039, a median household income of $62,176, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Pontoon Beach?

Pontoon Beach averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Pontoon Beach?

The population of Pontoon Beach, Illinois is 6,039 with a median age of 31.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pontoon Beach?

Key numbers for living in Pontoon Beach: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $141,400, median household income $62,176, crime index 73 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pontoon Beach side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.