Alpha 62 Average
Alpha Livability #803 ranked city in Illinois#15,499 ranked city in the USARanks better than 47% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Alpha

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    The overall cost of living in this area is much lower than average. This includes everyday goods and services, as well as housing, utilities and health care.

  • Employment

    The combination of higher than average median home income, income per capita and low unemployment rates results in a score that is well above average in the employment category.

  • Housing

    This area has received high scores in the housing category. This could be due to a positive home affordability ratio, high appreciation rates or elevated home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A majority of amenities are not ideally situated within a reasonable walking distance, which may lead residents to rely on a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Public transportation is not readily available in this area and the average commute time to work could also be longer than the national average.

  • Health & Safety

    Poor air quality and the inaccessibility of certain health related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies could have all contributed to the low score in this category.

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      Alpha transportation information

      Statistic Alpha Illinois National
      Average one way commute29min29min26min
      Workers who drive to work91.7%73.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.2%8.3%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%9.2%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.6%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.6%3.1%2.8%
      Working from home3.5%4.4%4.6%
      Source: The Alpha, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).