What are the schools like in Stickney, IL?

Stickney is served primarily by Lyons SD 103. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.8:1.

What is the median household income in Stickney?

The median household income in Stickney, IL is $67,067 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Stickney, IL?

Stickney has an average high temperature of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Stickney, IL affordable or expensive?

Stickney's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stickney is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $217,600 and the median rent is $1,107 per month.

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

Stickney has a violent crime rate of 14.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 715.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stickney, IL a Good Place to Live?

Stickney is a small town of 7,031 in Illinois, with a median household income of $67,067 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Stickney stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-).

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

All Stickney 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

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

Metric	Stickney, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$217,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,107	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,067	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stickney's violent crime rate is 14.9 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

14.9 /100k

Property Crime

715.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stickney is served primarily by Lyons SD 103. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stickney, IL	National Avg
School District	Lyons SD 103	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stickney sees average highs of 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July, with 34.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stickney, IL
Average High — January	32.7°F
Average High — July	85.0°F
Annual Precipitation	34.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Stickney, IL	National Avg
Population	7,031	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	41.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	57.4%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Forest View, IL 1 mi Berwyn, IL 2 mi Cicero, IL 2 mi Lyons, IL 2 mi Riverside, IL 2 mi

Stickney vs Other Cities

Stickney, IL vs Forest View, IL Stickney, IL vs Berwyn, IL Stickney, IL vs Cicero, IL Stickney, IL vs Lyons, IL Stickney, IL vs Riverside, IL

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stickney, IL affordable or expensive?

Stickney's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stickney roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $217,600 and median rent is $1,107/month.

What is the crime rate in Stickney, IL?

Stickney's violent crime rate is 14.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 715.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stickney?

Public schools in Stickney are operated by Lyons SD 103. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.8:1. 18.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stickney, IL a good place to live?

Stickney, IL has a population of 7,031, a median household income of $67,067, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. 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 Stickney?

Stickney averages 32.7°F in January and 85.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.4 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Stickney?

The population of Stickney, Illinois is 7,031 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stickney?

Key numbers for living in Stickney: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $217,600, median household income $67,067, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stickney side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.