What are the schools like in Alhambra, IL?

Alhambra is served primarily by Highland CUSD 5. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alhambra?

The median household income in Alhambra, IL is $59,886 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.9%.

What is the weather like in Alhambra, IL?

Alhambra has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Alhambra, IL affordable or expensive?

Alhambra's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alhambra is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $145,100 and the median rent is $721 per month.

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

Alhambra has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alhambra, IL a Good Place to Live?

Alhambra is a small town of 622 in Illinois, with a median household income of $59,886 and a 7.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Alhambra stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alhambra is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alhambra 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: 96.3

Alhambra's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alhambra costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alhambra, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$145,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$721	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$59,886	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Alhambra's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alhambra is served primarily by Highland CUSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alhambra, IL	National Avg
School District	Highland CUSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	85.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alhambra sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alhambra, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Alhambra, IL	National Avg
Population	622	—
Median Age	47.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.6%	22.2%
65 and over	32.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hamel, IL 5 mi Grantfork, IL 6 mi Livingston, IL 6 mi Worden, IL 6 mi New Douglas, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Alhambra

Alhambra, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62001

Alhambra vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alhambra, IL affordable or expensive?

Alhambra's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alhambra roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $145,100 and median rent is $721/month.

What is the crime rate in Alhambra, IL?

Alhambra's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alhambra?

Public schools in Alhambra are operated by Highland CUSD 5. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1. 18.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alhambra, IL a good place to live?

Alhambra, IL has a population of 622, a median household income of $59,886, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%. 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 Alhambra?

Alhambra averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alhambra?

Alhambra, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62001.

What is the population of Alhambra?

The population of Alhambra, Illinois is 622 with a median age of 47.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alhambra?

Key numbers for living in Alhambra: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $145,100, median household income $59,886, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alhambra side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.