AlhambraIL
A town of 613, laid out in 1849.
Is Alhambra a good place to live?
Alhambra’s median age is 50.6 years, above both Illinois’ towns (40.7 years) and U.S. towns (40.5 years). The biggest park or preserve is Alhambra Township Park, at 45 acres. Alhambra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
613 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Alhambra: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Alhambra, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Alhambra.
Alhambra faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Alhambra, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Alhambra has chilly winters and warm summers. At 87°F, Alhambra’s July high is against 84°F in Illinois’ towns and 85°F across U.S. towns.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Most working residents commute out of Alhambra
Most working residents leave Alhambra for work: only 4% work in town. 15% of residents live below the poverty line in Alhambra. The top destinations are Edwardsville (10%), Highland (9%) and St.
| Alhambra | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
How healthy Alhambra is
Alhambra beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 39% of Alhambra adults have high blood pressure.
| Alhambra | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 35% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Alhambra | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6% | 7.8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.7% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
A typical Alhambra home is worth about $282K
The typical Alhambra home is worth about $282,000, up 10% in a year, close to the Illinois typical home. Alhambra’s median rent is $734 a month.
| Alhambra | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $734 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 77% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Alhambra Township Park | — | 45 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Alhambra
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Alhambra; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Alhambra residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Alhambra
Village in Illinois, United States
Alhambra is a village in Madison County, Illinois, United States. The population was 622 at the 2020 census. Alhambra is part of the Metro-East region of the St. Louis, MO-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 0.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 564 ft
- ZIP code
- 62001
Questions about Alhambra
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Alhambra, IL a good place to live?
Alhambra has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.