Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Flossmoor is a small city in Illinois with a population of 9,666. Residents earn $137,768 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Flossmoor receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Flossmoor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Flossmoor is $137,768, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Flossmoor among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Flossmoor is $309,100, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,191 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Flossmoor is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 73 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,310 per 100,000, 33% below the national average.
Flossmoor is a highly educated community — 67.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Flossmoor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches, including 38.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 93.4% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.6% |
| 51% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,768 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $70,353 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,165 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,451 |
| Unemployment | 7.0% |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 15,924 |
| County GDP | $50,333M |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Healthcare | 1,994 |
| Retail | 1,683 |
| Manufacturing | 594 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 33.7% |
| Census Median | $309,100 |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $319,546 |
| Median List Price | $349,499 |
| Median List Price | $349,499 |
| $/Sq Ft | $132 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 15.9% |
| Inventory | 44 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,191 |
| 88% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 95.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,020 |
| 158% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 31.4% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 3.8% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.9% |
| Depression | 17.6% |
| Mental Distress | 14.4% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.0% |
| Premature Death | 6,358/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Total Violent | 73.4/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 21.0/100K |
| Robbery | 10.5/100K |
| Assault | 41.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,310.3/100K |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 167.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,027.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 115.3/100K |
| Arson | 94.3/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.5°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.9 inches |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 38.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 671 ft (205 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,634/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5391°N, 87.6857°W |
| County FIPS | 17197 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 67.0% |
| 99% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,634/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,994 |
| Restaurants | 1,360 |
| Retail Stores | 1,683 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 59 |
| Avg Commute | 38.4 min |
| Work from Home | 33.7% |