Living in Alexis, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alexis · Census data 2020–2024
Alexis has 814 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $66,250 (21% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $97,600, the median rent is $850/month.
Alexis is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alexis at a glance
- Population
- 814
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $97,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 85.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Alexis a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alexis
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alexis the median home value is $97,600, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,047 a month in housing costs.
Alexis median household income
The median household income in Alexis is $66,250 and the income per person is $32,264. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Alexis: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 85.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.6%
- Vacant
- 10.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 2.48
Alexis demographics
- Population
- 814
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 328
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alexis ›
Education in Alexis
21% of adults 25 and older in Alexis have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alexis
- Unemployment rate
- 7.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 85.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
Alexis vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis | 814 | $66,250 | $97,600 | $850 |
| North Henderson | 191 | $74,231 | $66,700 | — |
| Rio | 205 | $72,500 | $115,600 | $775 |
| Viola | 899 | $72,500 | $120,000 | $705 |
| Little York | 379 | $54,545 | $81,200 | $828 |
| Henderson | 284 | $57,875 | $111,100 | $679 |
| Windsor | 704 | $59,333 | $109,800 | $447 |
| Monmouth | 8,581 | $61,138 | $86,800 | $733 |
| Galesburg | 29,481 | $48,297 | $96,400 | $801 |
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What is the median household income in Alexis, IL?
The median household income in Alexis is $66,250, 21% lower 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 Alexis?
The median home value in Alexis is $97,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Alexis?
The median gross rent in Alexis is $850 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is Alexis, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 7.7%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Alexis?
The median age in Alexis is 43.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Alexis?
The average commute to work in Alexis is 27 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alexis?
The unemployment rate in Alexis is 7.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alexis?
21% of adults in Alexis 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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