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About Collinsville, IL

Collinsville is a lovely small town in Madison County, with a tiny piece of the city in St. Clair County. The population is 24,366 (2020 U.S. Census). It is about a half-hour drive east of St. Louis's city center. It is considered a suburb of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan statistical area.

The Native people from this area are called the Mississippi tribe. Thousands of years ago, they built a city called Cahokia on the land where Collinsville now stands. They created massive, terraced structures that are made from earthwork, which are called mounds in contemporary times. The largest example of this architecture is the Monks Mound. This structure has a base that is greater than the base of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. Tourists come from all over to visit Monks Mound and the over seventy smaller mounds that are still able to be seen today.

Cahokia was the largest pre-Columbian city north of Mexico, with a population of up to 30,000. This was a larger city than any American city before 1800. About the same number of people live in modern Collinsville as the residents of Cahokia.

In contemporary times, the city is known for being easily accessible from the St. Louis Downtown Airport.

What to do in Collinsville, IL

Collinsville is a small town on the outskirts of a big city.

• Features: Things to see include Pleasant Ridge Park, the Worldwide Technology Raceway, the Royale Ranch (for horse-riding, jumping, and training), and the Horseshoe Lake with campsites and picnic areas.
• Events: The Farmers Market is held every Saturday downtown.
• Museum: The Collinsville Historical Museum is the only museum in town. Other museums within a short driving distance are the Old Fire Engine Museum and the Old Six Mile Museum.
• Destination: The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site is a few miles west of downtown. It is a major archeological site of historical significance.

Working in Collinsville, IL

The local economy depends on health care, tourism, manufacturing, retail, and restaurants. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, which is about average in the USA. Households earn a median income of $60,793 per year, which is about $8,000 less than the American household average of $69,021. The economy is plugging along with job creation compared to the national average. Collinsville's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 30.7%, compared to the expected national average for the job growth rate of 33.5%.

The industries offering the best-paying jobs are health care (10.4%), education (7.7%), finance/insurance (5.7%), professional services (5%), hospitality (7.5%), construction (7%), and public administration (4.7%).

Collinsville, IL Neighborhoods

The best neighborhoods are to the north and east of the town, with median sales prices of over $300,000.

Here are a few areas with homes for sale at affordable prices:

• Collinsville Southwest: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $162,302. It is less expensive than 71.4% of Illinois. Most homes were built between 1970 to 1999. Some were constructed from 1930 to 1969. Rental homes are $1,305 monthly. The vacancy rate is 9.3%, making it easy to find a place to buy or rent in this area.
  
• Hollywood Heights: This nice neighborhood has a median real estate price of $156,501. Apartments and homes are available for an average rent of $1,472 monthly. The vacancy rate is 12.1%, so renting a place in this area is even easier.
  
• Collinsville East: This neighborhood's median real estate price is $139,075. Rental homes are available for an average rent of $ 1,380 per month. There are nice apartments in this area. The vacancy rate is 6.1%.
  
• City Center: The median real estate price is $126,316. This neighborhood has a mixture of homes and apartment complexes. There are both owners and renters in this area. Most of the homes were built between 1940 and 1969, with a few historic houses built before 1939. The average rent is $1,116 per month. With a vacancy rate of 15.9%, there are many places available in this area.

Collinsville, IL School District

The public schools are managed by the Collinsville Community Unit School District 10. The school district spends $11,045 each year on education for each student. The student-to-teacher ratio of 13 to one is an exceptional ratio, and students get plenty of the teacher’s attention.

There are four private schools in the city of Collinsville. The best private schools are Holy Cross Lutheran School (PK to 8th),  the Good Shepherd Lutheran School (PK to 8th), and the Collinsville Christian Academy (1st to 12th).

Within a 50-mile radius, there are 36 colleges and universities. Good schools include Southern Illinois University, a public, four-year school and McKendree University, a private, four-year school in Lebanon.

Moving to Collinsville, IL Resource Guide

The mayor of Collinsville works with four elected members serving on the City Council.

The Parks & Recreation Department manages and maintains the five local parks, which are the Collinsville Aqua Park, the Collinsville Sports Complex, the D.D. Collins House, the Mutts on Main Dog Park, Schnuck's Park, and Willoughby Farm.

Collinsville, IL Housing

The median home price in this town is $174,900. This price is trending up by 12.9% year-over-year. It’s a seller’s market with fewer homes listed for sale than interested buyers.

The cost of living in Collinsville is exceptionally low. It is 10% lower than other cities in Illinois and 15% less than the American average.