What are the schools like in Aledo, IL?

Aledo is served primarily by Mercer County School District 404. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Aledo?

The median household income in Aledo, IL is $57,795 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Aledo, IL?

Aledo has an average high temperature of 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

Aledo, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Aledo, IL affordable or expensive?

Aledo's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Aledo is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $132,500 and the median rent is $774 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Aledo, IL?

Aledo has a violent crime rate of 112.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 422.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Aledo, IL a Good Place to Live?

Aledo is a small town of 3,808 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,795 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Aledo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Aledo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Aledo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.3

Aledo's overall cost of living index is 89.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Aledo costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Aledo, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$132,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$774	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	58.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,795	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Aledo's violent crime rate is 112.6 per 100,000 residents — 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

112.6 /100k

Property Crime

422.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Aledo is served primarily by Mercer County School District 404. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Aledo, IL	National Avg
School District	Mercer County School District 404	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Aledo sees average highs of 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 39.1 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Aledo, IL
Average High — January	31.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	39.1"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Aledo, IL	National Avg
Population	3,808	—
Median Age	44.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.5%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Millersburg, IL 5 mi Joy, IL 7 mi Seaton, IL 7 mi Hamlet, IL 8 mi Viola, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Aledo

Aledo, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61231

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aledo, IL affordable or expensive?

Aledo's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Aledo roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $132,500 and median rent is $774/month.

What is the crime rate in Aledo, IL?

Aledo's violent crime rate is 112.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 422.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Aledo?

Public schools in Aledo are operated by Mercer County School District 404. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Aledo, IL a good place to live?

Aledo, IL has a population of 3,808, a median household income of $57,795, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Aledo?

Aledo averages 31.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.1 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Aledo?

Aledo, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61231.

What is the population of Aledo?

The population of Aledo, Illinois is 3,808 with a median age of 44.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Aledo?

Key numbers for living in Aledo: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $132,500, median household income $57,795, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Aledo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.