What are the schools like in Wayne, IL?

Wayne 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 Wayne?

The median household income in Wayne, IL is $165,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Wayne, IL?

Wayne has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 46.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Wayne, IL affordable or expensive?

Wayne's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wayne is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $664,100 and the median rent is N/A per month.

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

Wayne has a violent crime rate of 74.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 811.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wayne, IL a Good Place to Live?

Wayne is a small town of 2,225 in Illinois, with a median household income of $165,313 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wayne stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Wayne 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

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

Metric	Wayne, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$664,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	94.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$165,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wayne's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — 80% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.5 /100k

Property Crime

811.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wayne 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	Wayne, 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	53.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wayne sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 33.2 inches of annual precipitation and 46.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wayne, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	33.2"
Annual Snowfall	46.2"

Demographics

Metric	Wayne, IL	National Avg
Population	2,225	—
Median Age	52.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	24.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

St. Charles, IL 4 mi Bartlett, IL 4 mi West Chicago, IL 4 mi South Elgin, IL 4 mi Geneva, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Wayne

Wayne, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60184

Wayne vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne, IL affordable or expensive?

Wayne's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wayne roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $664,100 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Wayne, IL?

Wayne's violent crime rate is 74.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 811.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wayne?

Public schools in Wayne 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. 53.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wayne, IL a good place to live?

Wayne, IL has a population of 2,225, a median household income of $165,313, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Wayne?

Wayne averages 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.2 inches with about 46.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wayne?

Wayne, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60184.

What is the population of Wayne?

The population of Wayne, Illinois is 2,225 with a median age of 52.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wayne?

Key numbers for living in Wayne: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $664,100, median household income $165,313, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wayne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.