Villa Grove is a small town of 2,418 in Illinois, with a median household income of $61,691
and a 8.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Villa Grove stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Villa Grove is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Villa Grove 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: 91.1
Villa Grove's overall cost of living index is 91.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Villa Grove costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Villa Grove, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$774
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$61,691
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Villa Grove's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents
— 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
215.8 /100k
Property Crime
323.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Villa Grove is served primarily by Villa Grove CUSD 302.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Villa Grove, IL
National Avg
School District
Villa Grove CUSD 302
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Villa Grove sees average highs of 34.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Villa Grove's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Villa Grove roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,500 and median rent is $774/month.
Villa Grove's violent crime rate is 215.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 323.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Villa Grove are operated by Villa Grove CUSD 302.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.9:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Villa Grove, IL has a population of 2,418, a median household income of $61,691, and an unemployment rate of 8.1%.
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.
Villa Grove averages 34.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches
with about 18.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Villa Grove, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61956.
The population of Villa Grove, Illinois is 2,418 with a median age of 40.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Villa Grove: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $99,500, median household income $61,691, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Villa Grove side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
