What are the schools like in Winfield, IL?

Winfield is served primarily by Winfield SD 34. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Winfield?

The median household income in Winfield, IL is $136,696 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Winfield, IL?

Winfield has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Winfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Winfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Winfield is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $351,000 and the median rent is $1,424 per month.

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

Winfield has a violent crime rate of 59.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 345.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Winfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Winfield is a small town of 9,947 in Illinois, with a median household income of $136,696 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winfield 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

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

Metric	Winfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$351,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,424	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	92.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$136,696	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winfield's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.2 /100k

Property Crime

345.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winfield is served primarily by Winfield SD 34. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Winfield, IL	National Avg
School District	Winfield SD 34	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	62.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winfield sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 40.1 inches of annual precipitation and 24.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Winfield, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	40.1"
Annual Snowfall	24.3"

Demographics

Metric	Winfield, IL	National Avg
Population	9,947	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	5.6%	6.3%
Under 18	20.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wheaton, IL 3 mi Carol Stream, IL 3 mi West Chicago, IL 4 mi Warrenville, IL 4 mi Glen Ellyn, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Winfield

Winfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60190

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Winfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Winfield's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winfield roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $351,000 and median rent is $1,424/month.

What is the crime rate in Winfield, IL?

Winfield's violent crime rate is 59.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 345.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Winfield?

Public schools in Winfield are operated by Winfield SD 34. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 62.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Winfield, IL a good place to live?

Winfield, IL has a population of 9,947, a median household income of $136,696, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. 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 Winfield?

Winfield averages 30.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.1 inches with about 24.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Winfield?

Winfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60190.

What is the population of Winfield?

The population of Winfield, Illinois is 9,947 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Winfield?

Key numbers for living in Winfield: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $351,000, median household income $136,696, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.