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Shiloh, IL

A town of about 14,572 people in St. Clair County, part of the St. Louis area. Resident comments and photos are about Shiloh; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Where it is
Shiloh
Shiloh in Illinois
Illinois in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Shiloh's center.

12
grocery stores
53
restaurants
15
coffee shops
41
parks
83
playgrounds
3
libraries
2
movie theaters
4
museums
5
bookstores
5
gyms
6
bars
6
pharmacies
3
hospitals

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 1,887 rented homes in Shiloh, 91% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 38%
$1,000 to $1,499: 42%
$1,500 to $1,999: 11%
$2,000 to $2,499: 3%
$2,500 to $2,999: 5%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Shiloh rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

27 public school districts in this county, with about 38,705 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Shiloh Village Sd 85 · Shiloh
577 students · 15.2 students per teacher · 2 schools · grades Pre-K to 8
Belleville Twp Hsd 201 · Belleville
4,802 students · 16.4 students per teacher · 4 schools · grades 9 to 12
East St Louis Sd 189 · East Saint Louis
4,679 students · 12.1 students per teacher · 12 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Mascoutah Cud 19 · Mascoutah
4,152 students · 15.5 students per teacher · 5 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
O Fallon Ccsd 90 · O Fallon
3,944 students · 18.7 students per teacher · 7 schools · grades Pre-K to 8

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$275,704
What a typical home sells for across the St. Louis area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $2,643 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in IL. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively High
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$70,178
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.09% of home value a year
About $2,090 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Flat 4.95%
IL's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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