At a Glance
Median Income
$53,005
$28,970 per capita
Home Value
$99,500
Zillow: $104,934
Median Rent
$948/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
951/100K
2,705/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.2%
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.3%
18.2% smoking rate
How Alton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alton residents earn a median household income of $53,005 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,970. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $99,500 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,934. Median rent is $948/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Safety & Crime
Alton reports 951 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 150% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,705/100K. The murder rate is 12.1/100K.
Education
21.2% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(37% below the national average).
90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population25,430
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,623/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,005
Per Capita$28,970
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,500
Rent$948
Ownership57.1%
Zillow$104,934
Housing Units12,557
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent951/100K
Property2,705/100K
Murder12.1/100K
Assault689/100K
Burglary879/100K
Health
Obesity44.3%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation532 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.2%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Alton was founded in 1818.
The median home in Alton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
21.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.