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Alhambra, IL


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Alhambra, Illinois

Alhambra, Illinois, in Madison county, is 32 miles E of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 34 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is in the Saint Louis area. There are 630 residents in Alhambra.

The People and Families of Alhambra

In Alhambra, about 48% of adults are married.

Women are better represented than men in Alhambra. There are a lot of senior citizens in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alhambra had a median family income of $53,214. Lots of residents of Alhambra prove that it's possible to work from home regularly.

Alhambra Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Alhambra that were owner-occupied was 81%.

Commuting

In Alhambra, 86% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try.

High Points

Alhambra strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Alhambra Walking and Biking to Work
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Alhambra Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Alhambra Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Alhambra, IL

Comparing Alhambra to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Women85
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity11
Male Share of the Population11
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better75
College Educated Adults32

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built56
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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