Median Income
$94,167
household / year
Median Home Value
$232,400
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,115
gross / month
Cost of Living
103
national avg = 100

Is Winthrop Harbor, IL a Good Place to Live?

Winthrop Harbor is a small town of 6,693 in Illinois, with a median household income of $94,167 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Winthrop Harbor stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Winthrop Harbor is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Winthrop Harbor 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

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

Metric Winthrop Harbor, IL National Avg
Median Home Value $232,400 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,115 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 87.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income $94,167 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Winthrop Harbor's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
116.6 /100k
Property Crime
769.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Winthrop Harbor is served primarily by Winthrop Harbor SD 1. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Winthrop Harbor, IL National Avg
School District Winthrop Harbor SD 1 —
Elementary Schools 1 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 11.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.9% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 95.8% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Winthrop Harbor sees average highs of 30.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 35.3 inches of annual precipitation and 36.2 inches of snow per year.

MetricWinthrop Harbor, IL
Average High — January30.9°F
Average High — July81.3°F
Annual Precipitation35.3"
Annual Snowfall36.2"

Demographics

MetricWinthrop Harbor, ILNational Avg
Population6,693—
Median Age51.138.9
Unemployment Rate11.6%3.7%
Avg Commute Time31.6 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)88.6%59.3%
Black or African American2.5%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.0%18.9%
Asian0.1%6.3%
Under 1814.6%22.2%
65 and over18.9%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Zion, IL 2 mi Beach Park, IL 4 mi Pleasant Prairie, WI 4 mi Wadsworth, IL 5 mi Kenosha, WI 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Winthrop Harbor

Winthrop Harbor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60096

Winthrop Harbor vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Winthrop Harbor's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Winthrop Harbor roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $232,400 and median rent is $1,115/month.
Winthrop Harbor's violent crime rate is 116.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 769.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winthrop Harbor are operated by Winthrop Harbor SD 1. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 24.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winthrop Harbor, IL has a population of 6,693, a median household income of $94,167, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winthrop Harbor averages 30.9°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.3 inches with about 36.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winthrop Harbor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60096.
The population of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois is 6,693 with a median age of 51.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winthrop Harbor: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $232,400, median household income $94,167, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winthrop Harbor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.