Living in Albers, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Albers · Census data 2020–2024
Albers has 1,280 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $109,583 (31% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $210,200, the median rent is $988/month.
Albers is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Albers at a glance
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $109,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $210,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $988/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Albers a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%.
Cons: An average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Albers
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Albers the median home value is $210,200, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $988 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,738 a month in housing costs.
Albers median household income
The median household income in Albers is $109,583 and the income per person is $49,509. 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Albers: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 561
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.37
Albers demographics
- Population
- 1,280
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 541
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Albers ›
Education in Albers
22.9% of adults 25 and older in Albers have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Albers
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.8%
Albers vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albers | 1,280 | $109,583 | $210,200 | $988 |
| Damiansville | 570 | $105,000 | $194,100 | $960 |
| Germantown | 1,350 | $92,083 | $192,500 | $913 |
| New Baden | 3,463 | $81,393 | $172,200 | $1,133 |
| Aviston | 2,387 | $117,875 | $244,800 | $963 |
| Trenton | 2,664 | $80,795 | $178,200 | $857 |
| Breese | 4,301 | $85,222 | $229,600 | $784 |
| Summerfield | 248 | $51,944 | $75,700 | $725 |
| Bartelso | 782 | $90,000 | $209,700 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Albers, IL?
The median household income in Albers is $109,583, 31% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Albers?
The median home value in Albers is $210,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Albers?
The median gross rent in Albers is $988 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Albers, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Illinois median; home values 20% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.1%; a poverty rate of 7.2%. Minuses: an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Albers?
The median age in Albers is 43.9 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Albers?
The average commute to work in Albers is 30 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Albers?
The unemployment rate in Albers is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Albers?
22.9% of adults in Albers have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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