What are the schools like in Schiller Park, IL?

Schiller Park is served primarily by Schiller Park SD 81. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.7:1.

What is the median household income in Schiller Park?

The median household income in Schiller Park, IL is $65,862 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Schiller Park, IL?

Schiller Park has an average high temperature of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Schiller Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Schiller Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Schiller Park is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $269,700 and the median rent is $1,212 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Schiller Park, IL?

Schiller Park has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Schiller Park, IL a Good Place to Live?

Schiller Park is a small city of 11,600 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,862 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Schiller Park stands out for solid school ratings (B+).

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

All Schiller Park 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

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

Metric	Schiller Park, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$269,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,212	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,862	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Schiller Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Schiller Park is served primarily by Schiller Park SD 81. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Schiller Park, IL	National Avg
School District	Schiller Park SD 81	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Schiller Park sees average highs of 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 41.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Schiller Park, IL
Average High — January	31.6°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.3"
Annual Snowfall	38.4"

Demographics

Metric	Schiller Park, IL	National Avg
Population	11,600	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	68.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	22.3%	18.9%
Asian	6.5%	6.3%
Under 18	23.8%	22.2%
65 and over	14.6%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Schiller Park

Schiller Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60176

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Schiller Park, IL affordable or expensive?

Schiller Park's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Schiller Park roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $269,700 and median rent is $1,212/month.

What is the crime rate in Schiller Park, IL?

Schiller Park's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Schiller Park?

Public schools in Schiller Park are operated by Schiller Park SD 81. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Schiller Park, IL a good place to live?

Schiller Park, IL has a population of 11,600, a median household income of $65,862, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Schiller Park?

Schiller Park averages 31.6°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.3 inches with about 38.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Schiller Park?

Schiller Park, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60176.

What is the population of Schiller Park?

The population of Schiller Park, Illinois is 11,600 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Schiller Park?

Key numbers for living in Schiller Park: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $269,700, median household income $65,862, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Schiller Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.