Living in Collinsville, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Collinsville · Census data 2020–2024
Collinsville has 24,031 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $67,612 (19% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $163,600, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Collinsville at a glance
- Population
- 24,031
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,612State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $163,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 66%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Collinsville a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Collinsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Collinsville the median home value is $163,600, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,409 a month in housing costs.
Collinsville median household income
The median household income in Collinsville is $67,612 and the income per person is $39,759. 12% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Collinsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 11,644
- Owner-occupied
- 66%
- Renter-occupied
- 34%
- Vacant
- 5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.16
Collinsville demographics
- Population
- 24,031
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 19.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 11,061
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Collinsville ›
Education in Collinsville
31% of adults 25 and older in Collinsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Collinsville
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.2%
Collinsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collinsville | 24,031 | $67,612 | $163,600 | $1,038 |
| Caseyville | 4,130 | $60,669 | $96,800 | $1,122 |
| Pontoon Beach | 6,025 | $62,861 | $145,100 | $1,277 |
| Maryville | 8,316 | $100,670 | $261,800 | $1,145 |
| Madison | 2,900 | $49,326 | $58,900 | $1,014 |
| Fairmont City | 2,492 | $48,147 | $71,200 | $1,084 |
| Glen Carbon | 13,977 | $97,168 | $282,000 | $1,097 |
| Fairview Heights | 16,745 | $80,930 | $177,700 | $1,174 |
| Washington Park | 1,701 | $38,750 | $37,500 | $864 |
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What is the median household income in Collinsville, IL?
The median household income in Collinsville is $67,612, 19% 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 Collinsville?
The median home value in Collinsville is $163,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Collinsville?
The median gross rent in Collinsville is $1,038 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Collinsville, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 38% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 19% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 12%.
What is the median age in Collinsville?
The median age in Collinsville is 38.5 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Collinsville?
The average commute to work in Collinsville is 24 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Collinsville?
The unemployment rate in Collinsville is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Collinsville?
31% of adults in Collinsville 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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