At a Glance
Median Income
$67,557
$34,222 per capita
Home Value
$208,700
Zillow: $277,225
Median Rent
$1,102/mo
32.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
290/100K
3,082/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.3%
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
11.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
12.8% smoking rate
How Alsip Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alsip's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alsip a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alsip residents earn a median household income of $67,557 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,222. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 137,804 business establishments, including 12,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alsip is $208,700 , 26% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,225. Median rent is $1,102/month, with 32.9% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Alsip reports 290 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,082/100K.
Education
21.3% of adults in Alsip hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alsip has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population18,650
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density2,856/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans4.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,557
Per Capita$34,222
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty11.5%
County GDP$546,441M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,672
Housing
A+
Home Value$208,700
Rent$1,102
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$277,225
Housing Units7,949
Rent Burden32.9%
Crime
F
Violent290/100K
Property3,082/100K
Health
Obesity32.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,536/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation624 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+9.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 28% / D 70%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed174 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries188
Did You Know?
The median home in Alsip was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Chicago Midway International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 174 Mbps.
There are 12,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 365 fatal vehicle crashes.