What are the schools like in Yorkville, IL?

Yorkville is served primarily by Yorkville CUSD 115. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.5:1.

What is the median household income in Yorkville?

The median household income in Yorkville, IL is $105,322 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Yorkville, IL?

Yorkville has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Yorkville, IL affordable or expensive?

Yorkville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Yorkville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $308,900 and the median rent is $1,449 per month.

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

Yorkville has a violent crime rate of 73.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 387.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Yorkville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Yorkville is a small city of 21,273 in Illinois, with a median household income of $105,322 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Yorkville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Yorkville 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

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

Metric	Yorkville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$308,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,449	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	81.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,322	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Yorkville's violent crime rate is 73.7 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

73.7 /100k

Property Crime

387.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Yorkville is served primarily by Yorkville CUSD 115. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Yorkville, IL	National Avg
School District	Yorkville CUSD 115	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Yorkville sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Yorkville, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.0"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Yorkville, IL	National Avg
Population	21,273	—
Median Age	34.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	83.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.7%	6.3%
Under 18	28.7%	22.2%
65 and over	10.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Yorkville

Yorkville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

60560 60512

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Yorkville, IL affordable or expensive?

Yorkville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Yorkville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $308,900 and median rent is $1,449/month.

What is the crime rate in Yorkville, IL?

Yorkville's violent crime rate is 73.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 387.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Yorkville?

Public schools in Yorkville are operated by Yorkville CUSD 115. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1. 39.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Yorkville, IL a good place to live?

Yorkville, IL has a population of 21,273, a median household income of $105,322, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. 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 Yorkville?

Yorkville averages 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Yorkville?

Yorkville, IL is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 60560, 60512.

What is the population of Yorkville?

The population of Yorkville, Illinois is 21,273 with a median age of 34.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Yorkville?

Key numbers for living in Yorkville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $308,900, median household income $105,322, crime index 19 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Yorkville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.