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Steward, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
268 Population 2,062/sq mi density
$108,333 Median Income $37,434 per capita
$151,000 Home Value $266,223 Zillow
$1,281 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$108,333 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,000 home value, $1,281/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Steward, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$108,333
44% above
$37,434 per capita
Home Value
$151,000
46% below
Zillow: $266,223
Median Rent
$1,281/mo
10% above
29.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
87/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
34.0%
1% above
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
2.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
13% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Steward Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Steward's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
144%
Home Value
54%
Rent
110%
Poverty
21%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steward a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Steward residents earn a median household income of $108,333 , which is 44% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $37,434. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steward is $151,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $266,223. Median rent is $1,281/month, with 29.4% 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 1938.

Safety & Crime

Steward reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 87/100K.

Education

34.0% of adults in Steward hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steward has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population268
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density2,062/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$108,333
Per Capita$37,434
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$151,000
Rent$1,281
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$266,223
Housing Units104
Rent Burden29.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property87/100K

Health

Obesity36.3%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation822 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+34.0%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute28 min
Broadband90.0%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Steward was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.