What are the schools like in Woodstock, IL?

Woodstock is served primarily by Woodstock CUSD 200. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Woodstock?

The median household income in Woodstock, IL is $82,287 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Woodstock, IL?

Woodstock has an average high temperature of 31.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Woodstock, IL affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Woodstock is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,600 and the median rent is $1,145 per month.

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

Woodstock has a violent crime rate of 93.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 544.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Woodstock, IL a Good Place to Live?

Woodstock is a small city of 26,084 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,287 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Woodstock stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Woodstock 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

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

Metric	Woodstock, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,145	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$82,287	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 93.3 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.3 /100k

Property Crime

544.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Woodstock is served primarily by Woodstock CUSD 200. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Woodstock, IL	National Avg
School District	Woodstock CUSD 200	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Woodstock sees average highs of 31.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 35.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Woodstock, IL
Average High — January	31.5°F
Average High — July	84.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	35.1"

Demographics

Metric	Woodstock, IL	National Avg
Population	26,084	—
Median Age	36.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	12.5%	18.9%
Asian	2.3%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bull Valley, IL 4 mi Ridgefield, IL 5 mi Franklinville, IL 5 mi Hartland, IL 5 mi Lakewood, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Woodstock

Woodstock, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60098

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woodstock, IL affordable or expensive?

Woodstock's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Woodstock roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $215,600 and median rent is $1,145/month.

What is the crime rate in Woodstock, IL?

Woodstock's violent crime rate is 93.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 544.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Woodstock?

Public schools in Woodstock are operated by Woodstock CUSD 200. The district has 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 31.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Woodstock, IL a good place to live?

Woodstock, IL has a population of 26,084, a median household income of $82,287, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Woodstock?

Woodstock averages 31.5°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 35.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Woodstock?

Woodstock, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60098.

What is the population of Woodstock?

The population of Woodstock, Illinois is 26,084 with a median age of 36.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Woodstock?

Key numbers for living in Woodstock: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $215,600, median household income $82,287, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Woodstock side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.