What are the schools like in Savoy, IL?

Savoy is served primarily by Champaign CUSD 4. The district operates 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Savoy?

The median household income in Savoy, IL is $86,605 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.4%.

What is the weather like in Savoy, IL?

Savoy has an average high temperature of 33.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Savoy, IL affordable or expensive?

Savoy's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Savoy is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $260,800 and the median rent is $995 per month.

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

Savoy has a violent crime rate of 355.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1544.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Savoy, IL a Good Place to Live?

Savoy is a small town of 8,682 in Illinois, with a median household income of $86,605 and a 1.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Savoy stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

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

All Savoy 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: 90.8

Savoy's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Savoy costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Savoy, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$260,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$995	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,605	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Savoy's violent crime rate is 355.8 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

355.8 /100k

Property Crime

1544.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Savoy is served primarily by Champaign CUSD 4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Savoy, IL	National Avg
School District	Champaign CUSD 4	—
Elementary Schools	12	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	57.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Savoy sees average highs of 33.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 41.2 inches of annual precipitation and 20.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Savoy, IL
Average High — January	33.5°F
Average High — July	85.2°F
Annual Precipitation	41.2"
Annual Snowfall	20.8"

Demographics

Metric	Savoy, IL	National Avg
Population	8,682	—
Median Age	38.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	16.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	13.7%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	19.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Champaign, IL 4 mi Urbana, IL 5 mi Tolono, IL 5 mi Philo, IL 7 mi Bondville, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Savoy

Savoy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61874

Savoy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Savoy, IL affordable or expensive?

Savoy's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Savoy roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $260,800 and median rent is $995/month.

What is the crime rate in Savoy, IL?

Savoy's violent crime rate is 355.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1544.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Savoy?

Public schools in Savoy are operated by Champaign CUSD 4. The district has 12 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 57.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Savoy, IL a good place to live?

Savoy, IL has a population of 8,682, a median household income of $86,605, and an unemployment rate of 1.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Savoy?

Savoy averages 33.5°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.2 inches with about 20.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Savoy?

Savoy, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61874.

What is the population of Savoy?

The population of Savoy, Illinois is 8,682 with a median age of 38.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Savoy?

Key numbers for living in Savoy: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $260,800, median household income $86,605, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Savoy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.