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Colchester, IL
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Colchester, IL
At a Glance
How Colchester Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Colchester's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Colchester a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Colchester residents earn a median household income of $62,500 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,944. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Colchester is $86,500 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,597. Median rent is $808/month, with 39.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Colchester reports 78 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 544/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
18.7% of adults in Colchester hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Colchester has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.