Alexis, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
719 Population 1,498/sq mi density
$79,583 Median Income $33,375 per capita
$89,900 Home Value $151,857 Zillow
$731 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,583 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,900 home value, $731/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Alexis, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,583
6% above
$33,375 per capita
Home Value
$89,900
68% below
Zillow: $151,857
Median Rent
$731/mo
37% below
28.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.8%
41% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Alexis Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
106%
Home Value
32%
Rent
63%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alexis a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alexis residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,375. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% 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 Alexis is $89,900 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $151,857. Median rent is $731/month, with 28.5% 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 1950.

Education

19.8% of adults in Alexis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alexis has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population719
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,498/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$79,583
Per Capita$33,375
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,900
Rent$731
Ownership88.6%
Zillow$151,857
Housing Units351
Rent Burden28.5%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation698 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.8%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute26 min
Broadband83.8%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Alexis was founded in 1870.
The median home in Alexis was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.