What are the schools like in Xenia, IL?

School district data for Xenia is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Xenia?

The median household income in Xenia, IL is $47,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.3%.

What is the weather like in Xenia, IL?

Xenia has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Xenia, IL affordable or expensive?

Xenia's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Xenia is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $90,400 and the median rent is $650 per month.

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

Xenia has a violent crime rate of 68.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 288.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Xenia, IL a Good Place to Live?

Xenia is a small town of 323 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,500 and a 10.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Xenia stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

All Xenia 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: 89.3

Xenia's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Xenia costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Xenia, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$90,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Xenia's violent crime rate is 68.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.3 /100k

Property Crime

288.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Xenia, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Xenia sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 46.4 inches of annual precipitation and 8.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Xenia, IL
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	46.4"
Annual Snowfall	8.3"

Demographics

Metric	Xenia, IL	National Avg
Population	323	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Iuka, IL 8 mi Flora, IL 9 mi Johnsonville, IL 10 mi Louisville, IL 12 mi Iola, IL 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Xenia

Xenia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62899

Xenia vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Xenia, IL affordable or expensive?

Xenia's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Xenia roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $90,400 and median rent is $650/month.

What is the crime rate in Xenia, IL?

Xenia's violent crime rate is 68.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 288.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Xenia?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Xenia, IL a good place to live?

Xenia, IL has a population of 323, a median household income of $47,500, and an unemployment rate of 10.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 Xenia?

Xenia averages 40.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.4 inches with about 8.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Xenia?

Xenia, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62899.

What is the population of Xenia?

The population of Xenia, Illinois is 323 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Xenia?

Key numbers for living in Xenia: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $90,400, median household income $47,500, crime index 16 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Xenia side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.