Prestbury, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Prestbury is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,174. Residents earn $160,370 per year, which is 113% above the national average.

5.0 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,174 Population 3,451/sq mi density
$160,370 Median Income $60,053 per capita
$359,700 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$160,370 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$359,700 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $160,370
113% higher than US avg
Home Value $359,700
28% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 74.5%
121% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.3%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

How Prestbury Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,174
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,451/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A+
Median Income$160,370
Per Capita$60,053
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$37,058M
Commute54 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$359,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity31.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression20.7%
Heart Disease4.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain33.8 in/yr
Elevation733 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+74.5%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 45% / D 54%
Commute54 min
Libraries18

Is Prestbury a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Prestbury receives an overall livability score of 5.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Prestbury stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Prestbury is $160,370, which is significantly higher than the national average — 113% above $75,149. This places Prestbury among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Prestbury is $359,700, 28% above the national median. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Prestbury is a highly educated community — 74.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Prestbury 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 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Prestbury has a population of 2,174 with a density of 3,451 people per square mile. The median age is 37.2 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.7%), with 1.4% Black.

Population

2,174
Total Population
3,451
People / sq mi
37.2yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 52.3%
Female 47.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Prestbury vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.8%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.2%
61% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Prestbury vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Prestbury is $160,370, which is 113% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 54 minutes.

Income: Prestbury vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$160,370
113% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,053
Avg Weekly Wage$1,208
IRS Avg AGI$92,140

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,855
County GDP$37,058M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,068
Healthcare1,260
Retail1,423
Manufacturing790

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,298
166% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.58%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time53.5 min
Work from Home25.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Prestbury is $359,700, 28% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$359,700
28% above US avg
Median List Price$445,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$445,000
$/Sq Ft$194
Homes Sold5
Sale-to-List Ratio99.9%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory3

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,298
166% above US avg
Effective Rate2.58%
In Prestbury, 31.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 20.7% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Prestbury vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.3%
2% below US avg
Diabetes7.4%
Heart Disease4.2%
High Blood Pressure24.8%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.2%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.0%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression20.7%
Mental Distress15.2%
Physical Distress9.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.0%
Premature Death6,046/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access92.8%
Healthcare Facilities1,260

Crime Rates: Prestbury vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Safety Score

Prestbury has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 33.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall33.8 inches
11% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation733 ft (223 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density3,451/sq mi
Coordinates41.7860°N, 88.4240°W
County FIPS17089
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 74.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (121% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 9.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 44.6%
D 54%

Winner: Democrat by 9.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+74.5%
121% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density3,451/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries18
Healthcare Facilities1,260
Restaurants1,068
Retail Stores1,423

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)37

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute53.5 min
Work from Home25.3%

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