At a Glance
Median Income
$48,777
$17,861 per capita
Home Value
$126,600
Zillow: $191,242
Median Rent
$981/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
65/100K
1,652/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.3%
26.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
312 sunny days/yr
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+
2.6 / 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 $48,777 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,861. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alton is $126,600 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $191,242. Median rent is $981/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Alton reports 65 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,652/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
62.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alton has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population19,205
Median Age26.7 yrs
Density2,527/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$48,777
Per Capita$17,861
Unemployment5.3%
Poverty26.6%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$126,600
Rent$981
Ownership61.2%
Zillow$191,242
Housing Units5,409
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent65/100K
Property1,652/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault33/100K
Burglary294/100K
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes19.2%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain20.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation159 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+62.6%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband88.3%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Alton was founded in 1978.
The median home in Alton was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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