Before moving to Fairview Heights, review the core fields on this page: population 17,000, median home value $225,000, average rent for 2 bedroom $1,250, commute time 24.8 minutes, and sunny days percentage 57%.
The neighbors section lists household income $72,500, family income $88,000, per capita income $38,500, unemployment rate 5.0%, public transport usage 4.8%, commute time 24.8 minutes, high school or higher 92.1%, and bachelors or more 28.4%.
The cost of living section lists cost of living index 88.7, median house value $225,000, gross rent $1,250, grocery index 95.1, housing index 80.4, utilities index 96.8, transportation index 92.5, and health care index 94.0.
The demographics section lists population 17,000, density 1,700 per sq mi, median age 39.8, gender ratio 92 males per 100 females, non-English speakers percentage 7.8%, White 72.0%, Black 18.5%, Asian 3.0%, and Others 6.5%.
The education section lists
Grant Elementary School with 420 students and a 13.5 student teacher ratio, Lincoln Middle School with 610 students and a 14.1 student teacher ratio, Cahokia High School with 980 students and a 15.0 student teacher ratio, Miriam Learning Center with 120 students, St. Clare Catholic School with 260 students, Kaskaskia College - Main Campus 40 miles away, Southwestern Illinois College 8 miles away
and McKendree University 16 miles away.
The crime section lists violent crimes per 100k 260, property crimes per 100k 1,950, crime index 2,210, chance of violent crime 1 in 385, and chance of property crime 1 in 51.
The weather section lists winter 24°F to 40°F, spring 44°F to 67°F, summer 67°F to 88°F, fall 47°F to 70°F, average rainfall 40.9 inches, and sunny days percentage 57%.
The housing market section lists median home price $225,000, average rent for 2 bedroom $1,250, owner occupied rate 72.5%, rental vacancy rate 6.1%, home appreciation rate (1yr) 4.2%, new construction rate 1.6%, and foreclosure rate 0.4%.
The healthcare section lists
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and Memorial Hospital Belleville,
physicians per 1000 2.2,
health insurance coverage 92.8%,
health care index 72.4,
emergency services Yes for St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, and emergency services Yes for Memorial Hospital Belleville.
The DMV information section lists state Illinois, department Illinois Secretary of State - Driver Services Department, address 501 S. 2nd St., Springfield, IL 62756, phone 1-800-252-8980, and website https://www.ilsos.gov.