Licking Memorial Health Systems
Home > Illinois > East St. Louis, IL

East St. Louis, IL

Looking to move to East St. Louis, IL? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to East St. Louis, IL is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: East St. Louis, IL has a population of 19343. What about cost of living in East St. Louis, IL? The median income in East St. Louis, IL is $32,837 and the median home value is $65,935.

Read on to learn more about East St. Louis, IL, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Weather in East St. Louis, IL

Average Temperatures

66 high / 45 low

Average Annual Rainfall

42 in

Average Annual Snowfall

15 in

Quick Facts about East St. Louis, Illinois

Median Home Value
$65,935
Median Property Tax
$1,358
Total Population
19,343
Average Commute
19 min
Median Household Income
$32,837
Median Monthly Rent
$547

Map of East St. Louis, IL


Data used on Livability.com is provided from the most recent release (November 2025) by Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS). Our LivScore is calculated in partnership with AGS. Sales tax sources: Sales Tax Clearinghouse, Tax Foundation, and State Revenue Departments. Local rates are population-weighted to account for municipal variations.

Newsletter Sign Up