Collinsville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
24,126 Population 1,566/sq mi density
$65,170 Median Income $40,599 per capita
$157,700 Home Value $197,656 Zillow
$979 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
195 Violent Crime/100K 1,767 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$65,170 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,700 home value, $979/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
195 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Collinsville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,170
13% below
$40,599 per capita
Home Value
$157,700
44% below
Zillow: $197,656
Median Rent
$979/mo
16% below
29.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
195/100K
49% below
1,767/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
29.9%
11% below
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
23% above
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Collinsville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
87%
Home Value
56%
Rent
84%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
89%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
51%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Collinsville a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Collinsville residents earn a median household income of $65,170 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,599. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Collinsville is $157,700 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $197,656. Median rent is $979/month, with 29.0% 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 1970.

Safety & Crime

Collinsville reports 195 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,767/100K.

Education

29.9% of adults in Collinsville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (11% below the national average). 94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Collinsville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population24,126
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density1,566/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$65,170
Per Capita$40,599
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,700
Rent$979
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$197,656
Housing Units11,822
Rent Burden29.0%

Crime

F
Violent195/100K
Property1,767/100K

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death15,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation556 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.9%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+9.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16

Did You Know?

The median home in Collinsville was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.