Princeville is a small town of 1,957 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,333
and a 2.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Princeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Princeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Princeville 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: 88.6
Princeville's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Princeville costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Princeville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$844
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$78,333
$74,755
Crime & Safety
High Crime
Princeville's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents
— 128% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
866.2 /100k
Property Crime
2803.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Princeville is served primarily by Princeville CUSD 326.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Princeville, IL
National Avg
School District
Princeville CUSD 326
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.8%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Princeville sees average highs of 32.5°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Princeville's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Princeville roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,800 and median rent is $844/month.
Princeville's violent crime rate is 866.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2803.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Princeville are operated by Princeville CUSD 326.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.1:1. 25.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Princeville, IL has a population of 1,957, a median household income of $78,333, and an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
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.
Princeville averages 32.5°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches
with about 20.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Princeville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61559.
The population of Princeville, Illinois is 1,957 with a median age of 35.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Princeville: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $161,800, median household income $78,333, crime index 190 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Princeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.