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Diamond, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,900 Population 1,526/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $34,675 per capita
$211,500 Home Value $297,303 Zillow
$1,224 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$211,500 home value, $1,224/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Diamond, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,000
20% below
$34,675 per capita
Home Value
$211,500
25% below
Zillow: $297,303
Median Rent
$1,224/mo
5% above
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
86% below
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Diamond Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Diamond's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
80%
Home Value
75%
Rent
105%
Poverty
125%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
14%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Diamond a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Diamond residents earn a median household income of $60,000 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,675. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Diamond is $211,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $297,303. Median rent is $1,224/month, with 34.8% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Diamond reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in Diamond hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Diamond has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,900
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,000
Per Capita$34,675
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$211,500
Rent$1,224
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$297,303
Housing Units1,169
Rent Burden34.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation563 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Diamond was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.