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Moving to Cahokia Heights

Metro East community · housing, schools, commute, costs and everyday life

About this CityHub guide

A consolidated Metro East city spanning the former communities of Cahokia, Centreville, and Alorton.

The short version

Cahokia Heights is the current municipality created by the consolidation of Cahokia, Centreville and Alorton. CityHub uses the successor city rather than presenting those former municipalities as separate current relocation options.

What stands out

Cahokia Heights is a Metro East city whose present boundaries combine three communities that were separate at the 2020 Census. The enlarged city includes varied residential areas, major infrastructure, industrial land and direct access toward St. Louis.\n\nThe consolidation makes current municipal identity especially important: older addresses and datasets may still use Cahokia, Centreville or Alorton. Verify services, taxes, flood exposure, property condition and address conventions for the exact property.

The essentials

At a glance

Facts & local estimates
2020–2024 ACS population estimate
17,106
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median owner-occupied home value
$56,000
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median gross rent
$981
as of 2024-12-31Source
Mean travel time to work
26.4 minutes
as of 2024-12-31Source
Median household income
$33,792
as of 2024-12-31Source
2020 housing units
5,187
as of 2020-04-01Source
2020 population
12,096
as of 2020-04-01Source
The local picture

A feel for Cahokia Heights

These local estimates and CityHub editorial ratings are for comparison and orientation. They are not verified statistics or current prices.

Local snapshot

Best for & local character

Metro EastEstablishedIllinois

Highlights

  • 12,096 residents in the 2020 Census
  • 5,187 housing units in the 2020 Census
  • Metro East

How it scores

CityHub estimates, not official scores. Some ratings are generated from community characteristics.

Walkability40
Transit20
School context · modeled58
Nightlife & dining40
Parks & outdoors60
Arts & culture38
Quiet & peaceful58
The decision brief

Is Cahokia Heights a good fit?

What stands out

Cahokia Heights has access to the Nicholas Jarrot Mansion historic site and Frank Holten State Recreation Area. Consider the area if these Metro East destinations matter to your routines, while checking their distance from the particular neighborhood.

Things to check
Test your commute

The published mean travel time to work is 26.4 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours.

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Does this fit your actual move?

Compare Cahokia Heights against your budget, commute, and priorities—or ask about a specific address.

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Homes & housing

What does housing cost here?

Published Census estimates provide broad context where a reliable community-level figure is available. Check current homes or rentals for actual prices.

Median owner-occupied home value
$56,000

A broad benchmark for homes people own here—not a live asking price.

Data: 2024-12-31View source
Median gross rent
$981

Useful renter context—not a substitute for current available rentals.

Data: 2024-12-31View source

Price is only part of the monthly payment

For a specific home, also account for the interest rate, property taxes, homeowners insurance, HOA fees, utilities, and condition. That’s why two homes with the same price tag can still cost very different amounts every month.

Plan the daily trip

Commute & getting around

Published mean travel time to work: 26.4 minutes. This is a community estimate, not the trip from a specific home. Test your route during your regular travel hours.

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Schools

Which schools serve this address?

The address—not the city name—determines the schools

The community name alone does not establish a school assignment in Cahokia Heights. Confirm the district and schools for the exact property before deciding.

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Identify the district

Start with the property’s complete street address.

2

Check the boundary tool

Use the district’s official address or attendance lookup.

3

Confirm before deciding

Ask the district to verify the current assignment and enrollment details.

Illinois school district finder

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How people spend free time

Parks & recreation

Errands, routines & convenience

Everyday life

Direct answers for movers

Questions about moving to Cahokia Heights

What is it like to live in Cahokia Heights?+

Cahokia Heights is a Metro East city whose present boundaries combine three communities that were separate at the 2020 Census. The enlarged city includes varied residential areas, major infrastructure, industrial land and direct access toward St. Louis.\n\nThe consolidation makes current municipal identity especially important: older addresses and datasets may still use Cahokia, Centreville or Alorton. Verify services, taxes, flood exposure, property condition and address conventions for the exact property. Cahokia Heights has access to the Nicholas Jarrot Mansion historic site and Frank Holten State Recreation Area. Consider the area if these Metro East destinations matter to your routines, while checking their distance from the particular neighborhood.

What should I know about housing costs in Cahokia Heights?+

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $56,000 in Cahokia Heights. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

Source
What should movers know about schools in Cahokia Heights?+

CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in Cahokia Heights. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.

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What is commuting from Cahokia Heights like?+

The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 26.4 minutes for residents of Cahokia Heights. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.

Source
What costs should I consider before moving to Cahokia Heights?+

The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $981/month in Cahokia Heights. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.

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What should I verify before choosing a home in Cahokia Heights?+

The published mean travel time to work is 26.4 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Cahokia Heights City Hall is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.

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Keep narrowing the decision

Put Cahokia Heights in context.

The community guide tells you about this place. These guides help answer whether this is the right kind of place for your move.

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If parks and outdoor access matter

Compare Cahokia Heights with other places where outdoor access can shape the routine.

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Missouri or Metro East?

Compare both sides of the river using the actual commute, housing and services you would use.

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Where should you live in St. Louis?

Start with the life you want and use that to narrow the region.

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Understand the geography

Map of Cahokia Heights

See where Cahokia Heights sits in the St. Louis region, then open named local places for directions and surrounding context.

Open full map

This map is for orientation. Confirm municipal, school, floodplain, and parcel boundaries with the appropriate official source.

Around town

Places to know

Parks, civic resources, recreation, and recognizable destinations that help explain everyday life in Cahokia Heights.

Parks & outdoors

1 place
State recreation area

Frank Holten State Recreation Area

An Illinois state recreation area with lakes, golf and outdoor space beside Cahokia Heights.

Official details

Things to do

2 places
Museum

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

An aviation museum at St. Louis Downtown Airport.

Official details
Historic site

Nicholas Jarrot Mansion State Historic Site

A state historic site preserving an early Illinois masonry residence in Cahokia Heights.

Official details

Civic & everyday

2 places
City hall

Cahokia Heights City Hall

The municipal government center for Cahokia Heights.

Official details
Library

Cahokia Public Library

The public library serving Cahokia Heights residents.

Official details
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Sources, dates & how we got here5 sources · expand

CityHub separates sourced facts from editorial guidance. Official data may describe different time periods; each fact shows its represented date when available.

History of Cahokia, Centreville and AlortonCity of Cahokia HeightsReviewed 2026-09-23Nicholas Jarrot MansionIllinois Department of Natural ResourcesReviewed 2026-09-23Frank Holten State Recreation AreaIllinois Department of Natural ResourcesReviewed 2026-09-232025 Census Gazetteer place filesU.S. Census BureauReviewed 2026-09-22American Community Survey 2020–2024 five-year estimatesU.S. Census BureauReviewed 2026-09-22