What are the schools like in Streamwood, IL?

Streamwood is served primarily by SD U-46. The district operates 38 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.4:1.

What is the median household income in Streamwood?

The median household income in Streamwood, IL is $94,951 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Streamwood, IL?

Streamwood has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Streamwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Streamwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Streamwood is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $244,100 and the median rent is $1,760 per month.

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

Streamwood has a violent crime rate of 128.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 706.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Streamwood, IL a Good Place to Live?

Streamwood is a small city of 39,556 in Illinois, with a median household income of $94,951 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

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

All Streamwood 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

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

Metric	Streamwood, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$244,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,760	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$94,951	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Streamwood's violent crime rate is 128.9 per 100,000 residents — 66% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

128.9 /100k

Property Crime

706.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Streamwood is served primarily by SD U-46. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Streamwood, IL	National Avg
School District	SD U-46	—
Elementary Schools	38	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Streamwood sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Streamwood, IL
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	38.0"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Streamwood, IL	National Avg
Population	39,556	—
Median Age	39.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	50.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	25.1%	18.9%
Asian	14.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.9%	22.2%
65 and over	14.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hanover Park, IL 3 mi Hoffman Estates, IL 3 mi Bartlett, IL 4 mi South Barrington, IL 5 mi Schaumburg, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Streamwood

Streamwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60107

Streamwood vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Streamwood, IL affordable or expensive?

Streamwood's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Streamwood roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $244,100 and median rent is $1,760/month.

What is the crime rate in Streamwood, IL?

Streamwood's violent crime rate is 128.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 706.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Streamwood?

Public schools in Streamwood are operated by SD U-46. The district has 38 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 27.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Streamwood, IL a good place to live?

Streamwood, IL has a population of 39,556, a median household income of $94,951, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Streamwood?

Streamwood averages 32.3°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Streamwood?

Streamwood, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60107.

What is the population of Streamwood?

The population of Streamwood, Illinois is 39,556 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Streamwood?

Key numbers for living in Streamwood: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $244,100, median household income $94,951, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Streamwood side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.