Living in Cahokia Heights, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cahokia Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Cahokia Heights has 17,106 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $33,792 (59% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $56,000, the median rent is $981/month.
Cahokia Heights at a glance
- Population
- 17,106
- Median age
- 30.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $33,792State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $56,000State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $981/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 52.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Cahokia Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 59% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Cahokia Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cahokia Heights the median home value is $56,000, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $981 per month, which is 40.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,040 a month in housing costs.
Cahokia Heights median household income
The median household income in Cahokia Heights is $33,792 and the income per person is $20,124. 34.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Cahokia Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,469
- Owner-occupied
- 52.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.8%
- Vacant
- 28.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.79
Cahokia Heights demographics
- Population
- 17,106
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 35.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.2%
- Households
- 6,053
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cahokia Heights ›
Education in Cahokia Heights
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Cahokia Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cahokia Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 10%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 5.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.4%
Cahokia Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cahokia Heights | 17,106 | $33,792 | $56,000 | $981 |
| Sauget | 307 | $62,171 | $51,400 | $733 |
| East St. Louis | 17,999 | $35,700 | $52,600 | $847 |
| Dupo | 3,879 | $61,644 | $113,800 | $912 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
| East Carondelet | 233 | $67,500 | $58,600 | $1,116 |
| Brooklyn | 729 | $30,673 | $37,500 | $904 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| St. Louis | 288,512 | $56,160 | $197,500 | $997 |
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What is the median household income in Cahokia Heights, IL?
The median household income in Cahokia Heights is $33,792, 59% 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 Cahokia Heights?
The median home value in Cahokia Heights is $56,000, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Cahokia Heights?
The median gross rent in Cahokia Heights is $981 per month, about 40.8% of household income.
Is Cahokia Heights, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 79% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 59% lower than the Illinois median; unemployment of 10%; a poverty rate of 34.1%.
What is the median age in Cahokia Heights?
The median age in Cahokia Heights is 30.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Cahokia Heights?
The average commute to work in Cahokia Heights is 26 minutes; 8.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cahokia Heights?
The unemployment rate in Cahokia Heights is 10% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cahokia Heights?
13.5% of adults in Cahokia Heights 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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