Aledo, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County
Aledo, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Aledo a Good Place to Live?
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 1.7% (53% 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 $171,032. 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 113 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 422/100K.
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. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches.