Spring Valley is a small town of 5,518 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,861
and a 7.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Spring Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Spring Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Spring Valley 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: 93.3
Spring Valley's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Spring Valley costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Spring Valley, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$118,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$909
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,861
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 18.5 per 100,000 residents
— 95% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
18.5 /100k
Property Crime
592.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Spring Valley is served primarily by Hall HSD 502.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Spring Valley, IL
National Avg
School District
Hall HSD 502
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.5%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Spring Valley sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Spring Valley's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Spring Valley roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $118,500 and median rent is $909/month.
Spring Valley's violent crime rate is 18.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 592.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Spring Valley are operated by Hall HSD 502.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 17.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Spring Valley, IL has a population of 5,518, a median household income of $60,861, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%.
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.
Spring Valley averages 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Spring Valley, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61362.
The population of Spring Valley, Illinois is 5,518 with a median age of 43.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Spring Valley: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $118,500, median household income $60,861, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
