At a Glance
Median Income
$111,898
$60,733 per capita
Home Value
$375,600
Zillow: $450,595
Median Rent
$1,779/mo
24.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
22/100K
797/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
53.1%
94.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.0%
9.1% smoking rate
How Itasca Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Itasca's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Itasca a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Itasca residents earn a median household income of $111,898 , which is 49% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,733. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 33,915 business establishments, including 2,309 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Itasca is $375,600 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $450,595. Median rent is $1,779/month, with 24.0% 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 1979.
Safety & Crime
Itasca reports 22 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 94% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 797/100K.
Education
53.1% of adults in Itasca hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% above the national average).
94.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Itasca has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population9,525
Median Age42.4 yrs
Density1,894/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born23.8%
Veterans1.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$111,898
Per Capita$60,733
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$129,734M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
Housing
A+
Home Value$375,600
Rent$1,779
Ownership68.6%
Zillow$450,595
Housing Units4,161
Rent Burden24.0%
Crime
F
Violent22/100K
Property797/100K
Health
Obesity28.0%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,711/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation693 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+53.1%
High School+94.8%
Graduate+25.6%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries30
Did You Know?
Itasca was founded in 1841.
The median home in Itasca was built in 1979.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
4.8% of the population has a disability.
23.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 2,309 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 37 fatal vehicle crashes.