Sleepy Hollow is a small town of 3,205 in Illinois, with a median household income of $139,955
and a 1.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is
3% above the national average.
Strengths:
Sleepy Hollow stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sleepy Hollow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sleepy Hollow 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
Sleepy Hollow's overall cost of living index is 102.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sleepy Hollow costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.
Metric
Sleepy Hollow, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$351,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,128
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
93.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$139,955
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sleepy Hollow'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
Sleepy Hollow is served primarily by CUSD 300.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sleepy Hollow, IL
National Avg
School District
CUSD 300
—
Elementary Schools
19
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
44.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sleepy Hollow sees average highs of 30.1°F in January
and 84.1°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 32.1 inches of snow per year.
Sleepy Hollow's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Sleepy Hollow roughly 3% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $351,900 and median rent is $1,128/month.
Sleepy Hollow'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.
Public schools in Sleepy Hollow are operated by CUSD 300.
The district has 19 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sleepy Hollow, IL has a population of 3,205, a median household income of $139,955, and an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sleepy Hollow averages 30.1°F in January and 84.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 32.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Sleepy Hollow, Illinois is 3,205 with a median age of 48.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sleepy Hollow: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $351,900, median household income $139,955, crime index 47 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sleepy Hollow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.