East Alton, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · St. Louis city County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,729
Population
1,077/sq mi density
$46,926
Median Income
$31,385 per capita
$99,600
Home Value
$100,421 Zillow
$819
Median Rent
30.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
447
Violent Crime/100K
1,644 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$46,926 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,600 home value, $819/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$99,600
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$819/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
3,191
Median year built: 1957
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$99,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$100,421
Redfin Median Sale
$110,333
Median Sale Price
$110,333
Median List Price
$109,950
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.5%
Owner-Occupied
37.5%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$819/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$110,333
Median Days on Market
86 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
8
Price Drops
10.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$91
Active Inventory
10
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
30.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
1% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1957
Average age of housing stock: 69 years
Homeownership Rate
62.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $99,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $100,421 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $110,333 |
| Median Sale Price | $110,333 |
| Median List Price | $109,950 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $91 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $819 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
| Days on Market | 86 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 10.0% |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Active Inventory | 10 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $91 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,191 |
| Median Year Built | 1957 |
| Rent Burden | 30.8% |