St. Charles, Illinois
Among the top 20% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B+, better than 70% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 37% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US places
- top 13% for airport distance
- top 17% for broadband access
- bottom 5% for property tax rate
St. Charles is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include airport distance, broadband access, and comfortable days. It rates lower on cost of living and property tax rate.
Official websiteci.st-charles.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.1 in2.0 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$110k89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$61kbetter than 11% of US places
Home Value$351k82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.35%better than 5% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden15.42%better than 16% of US places
Unemployment3.9%better than 50% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.5 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall46.2 inbetter than 16% of US places
Sunny Days245 daysbetter than 64% of US places
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 57% of US places
Comfortable Days96 daysbetter than 81% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk66.5better than 49% of US places
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 16% of US places
School Quality79.3better than 75% of US places
Violent Crime855/100kbetter than 43% of US places
Property Crime1204/100kbetter than 40% of US places
Community
Population32,77696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.854th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3164th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9849th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1518th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.0%40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.5%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.6%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time28 minbetter than 34% of US places
Walkability8.8/20better than 80% of US places
Airport Distance21 mibetter than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access95.0%better than 83% of US places
Amenities Nearby82.38better than 51% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 47% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is St. Charles an affordable place to live?
- St. Charles is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $61k, better than 11% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in St. Charles?
- The median home value in St. Charles is $351k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in St. Charles?
- Median household income in St. Charles is $110k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in St. Charles?
- Median gross rent in St. Charles is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is St. Charles safe?
- St. Charles is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 855/100k (better than 43%). Property crime is 1204/100k.
- What is the weather like in St. Charles?
- St. Charles averages 74°F in July and 23°F in January, with 38.5 in of annual precipitation and about 245 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in St. Charles?
- Public-school quality in St. Charles is above average, scoring better than 75% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in St. Charles?
- The average one-way commute in St. Charles is 28 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)