Victoria is a small town of 250 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,125
and a 5.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Victoria stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Victoria is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Victoria 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: 89.0
Victoria's overall cost of living index is 89.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Victoria costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Victoria, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$744
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
76.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,125
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Victoria's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents
— 21% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
301.8 /100k
Property Crime
1754.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Victoria, 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
15.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Victoria sees average highs of 29.9°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 39.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.4 inches of snow per year.
Victoria's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Victoria roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is $744/month.
Victoria's violent crime rate is 301.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1754.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Victoria, IL has a population of 250, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%.
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.
Victoria averages 29.9°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.4 inches
with about 25.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Victoria, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61485.
The population of Victoria, Illinois is 250 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Victoria: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $48,125, crime index 81 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Victoria side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.