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Alsip
  • Suburb of Chicago, IL

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A minus
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Alsip is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 19,036. Alsip is in Cook County. Living in Alsip offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Alsip there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families live in Alsip and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Alsip are above average.

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About Alsip...
Population
19,036

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$172,000
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$990
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    38%
  • Own
    62%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    370.1
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    53.6
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    69.7
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    354
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,007.4
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    85.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    7%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    13%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    18%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

Working in Alsip

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$59,123
National
$69,021

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