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Is Serena, IL a Good Place to Live?

Serena is a small town of 206 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A and a 24.0% unemployment rate.

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

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

All Serena city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Serena metro area.

Metric Serena, IL National Avg
Median Home Value N/A $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 21.7% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Serena's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
653.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Serena is served primarily by Serena CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Serena, IL National Avg
School District Serena CUSD 2 —
Elementary Schools 2 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.0:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.4% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 47.9% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Serena sees average highs of 31.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 38.8 inches of annual precipitation and 25.0 inches of snow per year.

MetricSerena, IL
Average High — January31.4°F
Average High — July84.0°F
Annual Precipitation38.8"
Annual Snowfall25.0"

Demographics

MetricSerena, ILNational Avg
Population206—
Median Age15.538.9
Unemployment Rate24.0%3.7%
Avg Commute TimeN/A26 min
White (non-Hispanic)54.9%59.3%
Black or African American0.0%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino0.0%18.9%
Asian0.0%6.3%
Under 1865.5%22.2%
65 and over0.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Sheridan, IL 4 mi Wedron, IL 4 mi Harding, IL 6 mi Dayton, IL 7 mi Millington, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Serena

Serena, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60549

Serena vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Serena has a median home value of N/A and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Serena's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Serena are operated by Serena CUSD 2. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Serena, IL has a population of 206, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 24.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Serena averages 31.4°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.8 inches with about 25.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Serena, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60549.
The population of Serena, Illinois is 206 with a median age of 15.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Serena: median home N/A, median household income N/A, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Serena side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.