At a Glance
Median Income
$137,768
$70,353 per capita
Home Value
$309,100
Zillow: $319,546
Median Rent
$2,191/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
2,312/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
67.0%
99.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Flossmoor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flossmoor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flossmoor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flossmoor residents earn a median household income of $137,768 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $70,353. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,924 business establishments, including 1,360 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flossmoor is $309,100 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $319,546. Median rent is $2,191/month, with 21.4% 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 1966.
Safety & Crime
Flossmoor reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,312/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
67.0% of adults in Flossmoor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(99% above the national average).
99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flossmoor has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°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.
Data Overview
People
Population9,666
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density2,634/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$137,768
Per Capita$70,353
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$50,333M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,165
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,100
Rent$2,191
Ownership95.9%
Zillow$319,546
Housing Units3,541
Rent Burden21.4%
Crime
F
Violent152/100K
Property2,312/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary109/100K
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death6,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation671 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+67.0%
High School+99.1%
Graduate+36.8%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute38 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries24
Did You Know?
Flossmoor was founded in 1924.
The median home in Flossmoor was built in 1966.
14.5% of residents use public transit to commute.
33.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Gary/Chicago International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 1,360 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 59 fatal vehicle crashes.
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