Living in Alsip, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alsip · Census data 2020–2024
Alsip has 18,583 residents with a median age of 39.1. The median household income is $66,585 (20% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $225,000, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Alsip at a glance
- Population
- 18,583
- Median age
- 39.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,585State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $225,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 64.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Alsip a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Alsip
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alsip the median home value is $225,000, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,674 a month in housing costs.
Alsip median household income
The median household income in Alsip is $66,585 and the income per person is $34,532. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Alsip: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,881
- Owner-occupied
- 64.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.8%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.40
Alsip demographics
- Population
- 18,583
- Median age
- 39.1
- Under 18
- 23.9%
- 65 and older
- 17.9%
- Households
- 7,724
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alsip ›
Education in Alsip
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Alsip have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alsip
- Unemployment rate
- 8.9%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 72.7%
- Public transit
- 3.7%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Alsip vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsip | 18,583 | $66,585 | $225,000 | $1,140 |
| Crestwood | 10,579 | $75,752 | $195,200 | $1,334 |
| Merrionette Park | 2,354 | $56,515 | $173,400 | $1,296 |
| Robbins | 4,556 | $40,668 | $121,300 | $1,553 |
| Palos Heights | 12,152 | $108,740 | $367,100 | $2,558 |
| Blue Island | 21,741 | $59,489 | $178,700 | $1,072 |
| Oak Lawn | 56,861 | $83,911 | $281,200 | $1,335 |
| Worth | 10,700 | $56,288 | $215,000 | $1,169 |
| Chicago Ridge | 14,099 | $68,964 | $226,900 | $1,304 |
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What is the median household income in Alsip, IL?
The median household income in Alsip is $66,585, 20% 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 Alsip?
The median home value in Alsip is $225,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Alsip?
The median gross rent in Alsip is $1,140 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Alsip, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 8.9%; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
What is the median age in Alsip?
The median age in Alsip is 39.1 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Alsip?
The average commute to work in Alsip is 30 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alsip?
The unemployment rate in Alsip is 8.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alsip?
18.7% of adults in Alsip 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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