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Aledo, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,753 Population 1,604/sq mi density
$62,829 Median Income $34,056 per capita
$140,000 Home Value $167,523 Zillow
$770 Median Rent 23.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,829 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,000 home value, $770/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Aledo, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,829
16% below
$34,056 per capita
Home Value
$140,000
50% below
Zillow: $167,523
Median Rent
$770/mo
34% below
23.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
1,131/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.0%
32% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.8%
24% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Aledo Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Aledo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
84%
Home Value
50%
Rent
66%
Poverty
53%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Aledo a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Aledo residents earn a median household income of $62,829 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,056. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Aledo is $140,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,523. Median rent is $770/month, with 23.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.

Safety & Crime

Aledo reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,131/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.0% of adults in Aledo hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Aledo has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,753
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,604/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,829
Per Capita$34,056
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$140,000
Rent$770
Ownership65.6%
Zillow$167,523
Housing Units1,826
Rent Burden23.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,131/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary203/100K

Health

Obesity39.8%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation738 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.0%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Aledo was founded in 1855.
The median home in Aledo was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.