What are the schools like in Posen, IL?

Posen is served primarily by Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Posen?

The median household income in Posen, IL is $60,094 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.2%.

What is the weather like in Posen, IL?

Posen has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Posen, IL affordable or expensive?

Posen's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Posen is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $152,500 and the median rent is $1,316 per month.

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

Posen has a violent crime rate of 247.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2225.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Posen, IL a Good Place to Live?

Posen is a small town of 5,442 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,094 and a 8.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Posen stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

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

All Posen 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: 102.6

Posen's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Posen costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Posen, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$152,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,316	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,094	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Posen's violent crime rate is 247.2 per 100,000 residents — 35% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

247.2 /100k

Property Crime

2225.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Posen is served primarily by Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Posen, IL	National Avg
School District	Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	75.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Posen sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 41.5 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Posen, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.5"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Posen, IL	National Avg
Population	5,442	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	49.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	36.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.4%	22.2%
65 and over	9.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Dixmoor, IL 1 mi Robbins, IL 2 mi Blue Island, IL 2 mi Midlothian, IL 2 mi Markham, IL 2 mi

ZIP Codes in Posen

Posen, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60469

Posen vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Posen, IL affordable or expensive?

Posen's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Posen roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $152,500 and median rent is $1,316/month.

What is the crime rate in Posen, IL?

Posen's violent crime rate is 247.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2225.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Posen?

Public schools in Posen are operated by Posen-Robbins ESD 143-5. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Posen, IL a good place to live?

Posen, IL has a population of 5,442, a median household income of $60,094, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%. 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 Posen?

Posen averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.5 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Posen?

Posen, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60469.

What is the population of Posen?

The population of Posen, Illinois is 5,442 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Posen?

Key numbers for living in Posen: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $152,500, median household income $60,094, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Posen side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.