What are the schools like in Prestbury, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Prestbury?

The median household income in Prestbury, IL is $126,667 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 Prestbury, IL?

Prestbury has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Prestbury, IL affordable or expensive?

Prestbury's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Prestbury is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $348,400 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Prestbury has a violent crime rate of 184.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 943.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Prestbury, IL a Good Place to Live?

Prestbury is a small town of 2,100 in Illinois, with a median household income of $126,667 . Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Prestbury stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Prestbury is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Prestbury 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

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

Metric	Prestbury, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$348,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$126,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Prestbury's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

184.6 /100k

Property Crime

943.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Prestbury, 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	68.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Prestbury sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 33.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Prestbury, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	33.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Prestbury, IL	National Avg
Population	2,100	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.5%	22.2%
65 and over	25.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sugar Grove, IL 2 mi North Aurora, IL 5 mi Big Rock, IL 5 mi Montgomery, IL 6 mi Kaneville, IL 6 mi

Prestbury vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Prestbury, IL affordable or expensive?

Prestbury's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Prestbury roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $348,400 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Prestbury, IL?

Prestbury's violent crime rate is 184.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 943.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Prestbury?

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

Is Prestbury, IL a good place to live?

Prestbury, IL has a population of 2,100, a median household income of $126,667, 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 Prestbury?

Prestbury averages 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Prestbury?

The population of Prestbury, Illinois is 2,100 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Prestbury?

Key numbers for living in Prestbury: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $348,400, median household income $126,667, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Prestbury side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.