At a Glance
Median Income
$62,574
$32,342 per capita
Home Value
$179,100
Zillow: $238,066
Median Rent
$1,139/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
550/100K
2,710/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.1%
85.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Zion Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Zion's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Zion a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Zion residents earn a median household income of $62,574 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,342. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,341 business establishments, including 399 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Zion is $179,100 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $238,066. Median rent is $1,139/month, with 30.9% 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 1970.
Safety & Crime
Zion reports 550 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,710/100K. The murder rate is 8.5/100K.
Education
16.1% of adults in Zion hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
85.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Zion has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population24,466
Median Age34.0 yrs
Density2,461/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,574
Per Capita$32,342
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.1%
County GDP$10,428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,123
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,100
Rent$1,139
Ownership56.0%
Zillow$238,066
Housing Units9,481
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent550/100K
Property2,710/100K
Murder8.5/100K
Assault301/100K
Burglary406/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,666/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation688 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.1%
High School+85.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute29 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Zion was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Kenosha Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 399 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.
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