What are the schools like in Unity, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Unity?

The median household income in Unity, IL is $58,958 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 17.1%.

What is the weather like in Unity, IL?

Unity has an average high temperature of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 7.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Unity, IL affordable or expensive?

Unity's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Unity is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,300 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Crime rate data for Unity is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Unity, IL a Good Place to Live?

Unity is a small town of 54 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,958 and a 17.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Unity stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Unity is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Unity 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: 86.3

Unity's overall cost of living index is 86.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Unity costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Unity, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,958	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Unity is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Unity, 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	33.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Unity sees average highs of 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July, with 51.0 inches of annual precipitation and 7.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Unity, IL
Average High — January	43.4°F
Average High — July	88.7°F
Annual Precipitation	51.0"
Annual Snowfall	7.2"

Demographics

Metric	Unity, IL	National Avg
Population	54	—
Median Age	64.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	17.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	0.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	100.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	40.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Unity, IL affordable or expensive?

Unity's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Unity roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,300 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Unity, IL?

Crime data for Unity is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Unity?

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

Is Unity, IL a good place to live?

Unity, IL has a population of 54, a median household income of $58,958, and an unemployment rate of 17.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Unity?

Unity averages 43.4°F in January and 88.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.0 inches with about 7.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Unity?

The population of Unity, Illinois is 54 with a median age of 64.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Unity?

Key numbers for living in Unity: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $78,300, median household income $58,958. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Unity side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.