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Alton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
647
Population
412/sq mi density
$47,606
Median Income
$21,587 per capita
$117,100
Home Value
$170,921 Zillow
$594
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
254 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$47,606 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,100 home value, $594/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,100
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$594/mo
49% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
343
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$170,921
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.6%
Owner-Occupied
38.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$594/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
61.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $170,921 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $594 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 343 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |