City profile
East St. Louis, IL
St. Clair County · Population 17,999
East St. Louis is a town in St. Clair County, IL with about 17,999 residents and a typical home value near $53,000. It is 3 miles from St. Louis, MO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
33°F
Summer avg
80°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$52,600
Typical monthly housing
$376
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
70
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Heat wave, Earthquake, Hail
Nearest major airport
16 mi to St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 53% Democratic / 45% Republican
Community
Population
17,999
Black population
93.7%
County
St. Clair County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 17,999 residents
- Typical home value about $53,000
- 3 miles from St. Louis, MO
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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