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St. Clair County
  • County in Illinois
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St. Clair County

#10 in Best Counties to Live in Illinois
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      A
    4. Good for Families
      A
    5. Diversity
      A
    6. Jobs
      B minus
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B
    9. Health & Fitness
      A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B
    St. Clair County is located in Illinois with a population of 258,597. St. Clair County is one of the best places to live in Illinois. In St. Clair County, most residents own their homes. In St. Clair County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in St. Clair County and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in St. Clair County are highly rated.
    Population
    258,597
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $140,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $923
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      33%
    • Own
      67%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      448.4
      282.7
    • Murder
      19.1
      6.1
    • Rape
      68.4
      40.7
    • Robbery
      115.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      537.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,761
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      206.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      14%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      12%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      17%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      35%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      27%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in St. Clair County

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $63,017
    National
    $69,021
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