Cost of Living in Caseyville, IL

Population 4,170 · Illinois · Data vintage 2023

54
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Caseyville is a smaller Illinois community of around 4000 residents, where median household incomes of $57,919 and housing costs ($95,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape.

Caseyville sits roughly 11 miles east of St. Louis — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 49% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 31
Rent 88

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Caseyville

The median home value in Caseyville is $94,900 — 69% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,157/month, 12% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $57,919/year is 22% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Illinois's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.7%. Overall, Caseyville has a cost of living index of 54 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 46% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$94,900
69% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$415,731
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
12% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
6.8x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.2%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$651
1 BR
$741
2 BR
$899
3 BR
$1,196
4 BR
$1,364
Owner-occupied 72.4%
Renter-occupied 27.6%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,157
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,771/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
6.1%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
84.4%
Carpooled
8.3%
Public transit
0.6%
Bicycle
0.7%
Work from home
6.1%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.7%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 2.5%
Property Tax 2.2%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$57,919
22% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,636
Unemployment Rate
5.7%
18% above avg
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 7.3%
Graduate degree 3.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.7
Male median age 43.1
Female median age 42.4

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Caseyville, IL?

Caseyville has a cost index of 54 (100 = national average). It is 46% below the national average.

What is average rent in Caseyville, IL?

The median gross rent in Caseyville is $1,157 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Caseyville?

The median home value in Caseyville is $94,900 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Caseyville?

The median household income in Caseyville is $57,919 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Caseyville, IL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Caseyville is 8.7%. The Illinois state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Caseyville, IL affordable?

Yes, Caseyville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 54 — about 46% below the US national average of 100.

Caseyville at a Glance

Population
4,170
Median Income
$57,919
Home Value
$94,900
Median Rent
$1,157/mo
Unemployment
5.7%
Sales Tax
8.7%
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