Median Income
$63,131
household / year
Median Home Value
$198,600
owner-occupied
Median Rent
$1,077
gross / month
Cost of Living
103
national avg = 100

Is Alsip, IL a Good Place to Live?

Alsip is a small city of 18,866 in Illinois, with a median household income of $63,131 and a 6.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Alsip stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Alsip 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: 102.6

Alsip's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alsip costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric Alsip, IL National Avg
Median Home Value $198,600 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent $1,077 $1,163
Homeownership Rate 63.3% 65.9%
Median Household Income $63,131 $74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Alsip's violent crime rate is 289.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime
289.8 /100k
Property Crime
3054.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alsip is served primarily by Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Alsip, IL National Avg
School District Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126 —
Elementary Schools 3 —
Middle Schools 1 —
High Schools N/A —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.4:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 88.7% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alsip sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July, with 40.3 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

MetricAlsip, IL
Average High — January32.8°F
Average High — July85.2°F
Annual Precipitation40.3"
Annual Snowfall38.8"

Demographics

MetricAlsip, ILNational Avg
Population18,866—
Median Age39.538.9
Unemployment Rate6.7%3.7%
Avg Commute Time31.0 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)58.5%59.3%
Black or African American23.1%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino12.4%18.9%
Asian1.9%6.3%
Under 1823.5%22.2%
65 and over18.0%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crestwood, IL 2 mi Merrionette Park, IL 2 mi Robbins, IL 2 mi Blue Island, IL 3 mi Palos Heights, IL 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Alsip

Alsip, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60803

Alsip vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Alsip's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alsip roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $198,600 and median rent is $1,077/month.
Alsip's violent crime rate is 289.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3054.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Alsip are operated by Alsip-Hazlgrn-Oaklwn SD 126. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Alsip, IL has a population of 18,866, a median household income of $63,131, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Alsip averages 32.8°F in January and 85.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.3 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Alsip, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60803.
The population of Alsip, Illinois is 18,866 with a median age of 39.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Alsip: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $198,600, median household income $63,131, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alsip side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.