What are the schools like in Wheaton, IL?

Wheaton is served primarily by CUSD 200. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.

What is the median household income in Wheaton?

The median household income in Wheaton, IL is $113,523 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Wheaton, IL?

Wheaton has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Wheaton, IL affordable or expensive?

Wheaton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wheaton is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $430,600 and the median rent is $1,673 per month.

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

Wheaton has a violent crime rate of 49.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 541.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wheaton, IL a Good Place to Live?

Wheaton is a mid-sized city of 53,673 in Illinois, with a median household income of $113,523 and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Wheaton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.

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

All Wheaton 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

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

Metric	Wheaton, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$430,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,673	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$113,523	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wheaton's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

49.4 /100k

Property Crime

541.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Wheaton is served primarily by CUSD 200. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wheaton, IL	National Avg
School District	CUSD 200	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	4	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	64.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wheaton sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wheaton, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Wheaton, IL	National Avg
Population	53,673	—
Median Age	37.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	6.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Glen Ellyn, IL 2 mi Winfield, IL 3 mi Glendale Heights, IL 5 mi Carol Stream, IL 5 mi Lisle, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Wheaton

Wheaton, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60189 60187

Wheaton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wheaton, IL affordable or expensive?

Wheaton's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Wheaton roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $430,600 and median rent is $1,673/month.

What is the crime rate in Wheaton, IL?

Wheaton's violent crime rate is 49.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 541.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wheaton?

Public schools in Wheaton are operated by CUSD 200. The district has 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.3:1. 64.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wheaton, IL a good place to live?

Wheaton, IL has a population of 53,673, a median household income of $113,523, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. 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 Wheaton?

Wheaton averages 32.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wheaton?

Wheaton, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60189, 60187.

What is the population of Wheaton?

The population of Wheaton, Illinois is 53,673 with a median age of 37.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wheaton?

Key numbers for living in Wheaton: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $430,600, median household income $113,523, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wheaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.