The Town FilesAlsip, Illinois
Village in Cook County · population 19,063 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $225,000
- Household income
- $66,585
- Jan low / Jul high
- 20° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 39 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 39.1
Alsip is a village of 19,063 people in Cook County, Illinois. The median home is worth $225,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better transit than 93% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 91% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 88% of Illinois towns.
How Alsip ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alsip is worth $225,000, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $66,585, which is more affordable than 13% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,140 a month. 64.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alsip | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $225,000 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,140 | $960 |
| Median household income | $66,585 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Alsip
| People | Alsip | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.1 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.6% | — |
| Work from home | 7.3% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Alsip
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 19.5°F. About 40.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 21 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 108 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alsip since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 21, 1967 about 1.3 miles from the town center and killed 33. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 35 deaths and 619 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 27, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 113 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 13, 2015.
Severe weather in Cook County since 1996
Cook County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| November 20, 2023 | Flood | DR-4749: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| August 15, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4728: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cook County
Cook County had 2,565,567 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $86,931 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Alsip itself the ACS puts it at 8.9%.
Public schools in Alsip
7 public schools with 2,009 students, about 13.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek Elem School | K-6 | 602 | 13.4 |
| Prairie Jr High School | 7-8 | 336 | 14.0 |
| Hazelgreen Elem School | K-6 | 291 | 13.2 |
| George Washington Elementary Sch | K-5 | 244 | 13.6 |
| Lane Elem School | K-6 | 226 | 9.8 |
| Hamlin Upper Grade Center | 6-8 | 193 | 16.1 |
| District 126 Early Childhood Ctr | PK-PK | 117 | 29.3 |
Towns near Alsip
- Crestwood, IL1.7 mi · 10,826 people · home $195,200
- Robbins, IL2.4 mi · 4,629 people · home $121,300
- Blue Island, IL3.0 mi · 22,558 people · home $178,700
- Palos Heights, IL3.1 mi · 12,068 people · home $367,100
- Oak Lawn, IL3.1 mi · 58,362 people · home $281,200
- Worth, IL3.1 mi · 10,970 people · home $215,000
- Chicago Ridge, IL3.2 mi · 14,433 people · home $226,900
- Midlothian, IL3.2 mi · 14,325 people · home $207,000
Alsip questions
Is Alsip, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alsip scores better for retirees than 8% of Illinois towns and quieter than 10%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.1).
How much does a house cost in Alsip?
The median owner-occupied home in Alsip is valued at $225,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,585, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,140 a month.
What is the weather like in Alsip?
July highs average 85.2°F and January lows 19.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.9 inches of precipitation a year and 38.8 inches of snow.
Does Alsip get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alsip since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 21, 1967. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)