Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Itasca is a small city in Illinois with a population of 9,525. Residents earn $111,898 per year, which is 49% above the national average.
Based on current data, Itasca receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Itasca stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Itasca is $111,898, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Itasca among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Itasca is $375,600, 33% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,779 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Itasca is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 11 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,401 per 100,000, 29% below the national average.
Itasca is a highly educated community — 53.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 94.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Itasca experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 69.3% |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 30.7% |
| 129% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $111,898 |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,733 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $127,482 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 33,915 |
| County GDP | $129,734M |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Healthcare | 3,795 |
| Retail | 2,910 |
| Manufacturing | 1,534 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.07% |
| Commute Time | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |
| Census Median | $375,600 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $432,319 |
| Median List Price | $494,950 |
| Median List Price | $494,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $222 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,779 |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,528 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $11,533 |
| 230% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.07% |
| Obesity | 28.0% |
| 13% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 8.9% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 16.8% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.1% |
| Physical Distress | 9.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,711/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Total Violent | 11.3/100K |
| 97% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 11.3/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 1,401.3/100K |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 169.5/100K |
| Theft | 1,197.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 33.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Safety Grade | D |
| Safety Score | 1.6 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.2 inches |
| 6% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 693 ft (211 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,894/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9766°N, 88.0188°W |
| County FIPS | 17043 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 53.1% |
| 58% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,894/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 15 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,795 |
| Restaurants | 2,309 |
| Retail Stores | 2,910 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 37 |
| Avg Commute | 25.7 min |
| Work from Home | 21.2% |