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Collinsville, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Arianna J.

Why I chose Collinsville over bigger cities

Born and raised here. It's a a small town city with about 24,126 people. With a population of 24,126, Collinsville is a small town. Crime rate is something to consider -Collinsville sits at 261.3 per 100K. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so muc...

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Evelyn Evans

Couple moving to Collinsville from out of state

The median home value here is around $157,700, which is actually reasonable. You can expect to pay around $979 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Collinsville sits at 261.3 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarc...

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eli_soul

Housing in Collinsville compared to Minneapolis

OK so I'm retired and The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. With a population of 24,126, Collinsville is a small town. You can expect to pay around $979 for rent here. Homes are going for about $157,700 on average. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in ...

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nycnative2021

Grocery stores in Collinsville -recommendations?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. It's a a small town city with about 24,126 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Collinsville sits at 261.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Looking forward to hearing from you al...

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eli_soul

Honest thoughts on life in Collinsville

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $979 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Collinsville sits at 261.3 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here?

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Evelyn Evans

Honest thoughts on life in Collinsville

Been meaning to ask this. Homes are going for about $157,700 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. Any advice would be great. The suburbs are where most families end up. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The weather takes some ...

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eli_soul

Best coffee shops in Collinsville?

Hey folks, Poverty rate is 9.4%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $65,170, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $979 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's chan...

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Brooks W.

What's it really like living in Collinsville?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $65,170, which feels about average for the area. With a population of 24,126, Collinsville is a small town. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for ...

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