What are the schools like in Trout Valley, IL?

School district data for Trout Valley is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Trout Valley?

The median household income in Trout Valley, IL is $204,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Trout Valley, IL?

Trout Valley has an average high temperature of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Trout Valley, IL affordable or expensive?

Trout Valley's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Trout Valley is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $406,700 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Trout Valley, IL?

Trout Valley has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Trout Valley, IL a Good Place to Live?

Trout Valley is a small town of 593 in Illinois, with a median household income of $204,688 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Trout Valley stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Trout Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Trout 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: 102.6

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

Metric	Trout Valley, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$406,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	99.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$204,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Trout Valley's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Trout Valley, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	63.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Trout Valley sees average highs of 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 39.2 inches of annual precipitation and 38.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Trout Valley, IL
Average High — January	28.7°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	39.2"
Annual Snowfall	38.5"

Demographics

Metric	Trout Valley, IL	National Avg
Population	593	—
Median Age	55.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cary, IL 1 mi Fox River Grove, IL 2 mi Lake in the Hills, IL 4 mi Oakwood Hills, IL 4 mi Lake Barrington, IL 4 mi

Trout Valley vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trout Valley, IL affordable or expensive?

Trout Valley's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Trout Valley roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $406,700 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Trout Valley, IL?

Trout Valley's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Trout Valley?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Trout Valley, IL a good place to live?

Trout Valley, IL has a population of 593, a median household income of $204,688, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Trout Valley?

Trout Valley averages 28.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.2 inches with about 38.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Trout Valley?

The population of Trout Valley, Illinois is 593 with a median age of 55.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Trout Valley?

Key numbers for living in Trout Valley: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $406,700, median household income $204,688, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Trout Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.