Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Albers is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,428. Residents earn $116,691 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, Albers receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Albers stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Albers is $116,691, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places Albers among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Albers is $209,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Albers is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
26.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Albers enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches, including 11.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,691 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $47,639 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $965 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,389 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.6% |
| 71% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 940 |
| County GDP | $1,581M |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Healthcare | 95 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.41% |
| Commute Time | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |
| Census Median | $209,000 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $249,803 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,038 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.41% |
| Obesity | 39.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 5,626/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 65.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Annual Average | 57.7°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.4 inches |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 441 ft (134 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,442/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5436°N, 89.6173°W |
| County FIPS | 17027 |
Winner: Republican by 51.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 26.5% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,442/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 95 |
| Restaurants | 88 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 29.9 min |
| Work from Home | 10.4% |