East Alton, IL
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East Alton, IL
At a Glance
How East Alton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Alton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is East Alton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
East Alton residents earn a median household income of $46,926 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,385. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% 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 East Alton is $99,600 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $100,421. Median rent is $819/month, with 30.8% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
East Alton reports 447 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,644/100K.
Education
15.9% of adults in East Alton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East 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.