Collinsville, IL Area Guide

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Collinsville Area Facts

  • Collinsville has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Collinsville crime rates are 2% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Collinsville is 8% lower than the Illinois average
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Collinsville, IL: A Sleepy Little Suburb 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) I chose Collinsville because it's close to St. Louis, where I work, and because the cost of living here is reasonable. You can find a modest ranch here for only $100,000 or so. Since it's so close to the city, you'll find a good amount of job opportunities here. If you've just gr ...Read More aduated college and are looking to start working right away, Collinsville is a good choice.

The public transit system here covers most of the downtown area. However, there isn't much in the way of stores so you will need your own vehicle anyways. If you're looking to visit a mall or try some new restaurants, you may need to check out a neighboring town for that.

Splash City Family Waterpark is a fun place to visit, especially in the summer. It's one of the best areas in Collinsville. The people here are very relaxed and welcoming and you'll be able to make new friends here easily. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Collinsville? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Willoughby Heritage Farm
      Metro East Park and Recreation District
      Listemann Public Park
      Listemann Park
      SLSG Metro Soccer Park
      American Legion
      Morris Hills Park
      Collinsville Jaycee Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Collinsville Aqua Park
      City Museum
      Miners Theatre
      World's Largest Catsup Bottle
      Cahokia Mounds Interpretive Center

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Freddy's
      Steak 'n Shake
      White Castle
      Arby's
      Dairy Queen
      Burger King
      Culver's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Collinsville? Of all people who commute, 1.7% take public transportation in Collinsville.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Collinsville? The cost of living in Collinsville is 89/100 - which is 8% lower than Illinois.
      Collinsville
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Collinsville? Collinsville crime rates are 2,063, which are 2% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,063 per 100k people

      10% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 49

      10% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -4%

      Year over year crime is down

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Collinsville? The median income in Collinsville is $56,250 which is 5% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $56,2502% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $31,9127% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Collinsville a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Collinsville home prices? Collinsville home prices are $128,500 - which is 26% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $128,50030% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8679% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      67%

      5% higher than the US average

      D- Schools

      Does Collinsville have good schools? The Collinsville graduation rate is 88% - which is 4% higher than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      29%

      41% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      12% higher than the US average

      B- User Ratings

      Is Collinsville a good place to live? Collinsville has an overall rating of 70% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      70%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      4 total surveys

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