Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
30%
Over 65
14%
Cahokia
Cahokia, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$700
Population
13,820
Renter Mix
53% Rent
Home of the Saint Louis International Downtown Airport offers much more than flight
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Located only six miles south of Downtown Saint Louis, Cahokia is a small, diverse village on the rise with a lot to offer. The village is best known for housing the Saint Louis International Downtown Airport. Cahokia offers affordable apartments, duplexes, and single-family houses within minutes of the city. This small town is packed with amenities for residents to enjoy including chain and local eateries, parks, a golf club, a fitness center, a community pool, an ice rink, a nutrition center, and more. You’ll appreciate your new close-knit community which hosts special events throughout the year from holiday parties to town-wide yard sales. Great for professionals, commuters, and nightlife lovers, Old State Route 3 and Interstate 22 make traveling to Saint Louis quick and easy.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$35,299
Average: $53,056
Education
2,063
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,579
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Cahokia has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
53%
Non-Renters
47%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
7%
Other Education
93%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Cahokia, IL is $700 for one bedroom, and $720 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Cahokia has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$700/month
560 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Cahokia, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
213 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
617 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
204 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Jefferson National Expansion Memorial
- Serra Sculpture Park
- Lafayette Park
- Frank Holten State Recreation Area
- Carondelet Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.