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East St. Louis, IL
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East St. Louis, IL
At a Glance
How East St. Louis Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East St. Louis's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East St. Louis a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East St. Louis residents earn a median household income of $30,992 , which is 59% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,037. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 31.1% 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 East St. Louis is $52,700 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $31,311. Median rent is $597/month, with 33.1% 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
East St. Louis reports 1,020 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 168% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,579/100K. The murder rate is 137.0/100K.
Education
14.7% of adults in East St. Louis hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 82.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East St. Louis has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.