West Alton, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
511
Population
18/sq mi density
$128,438
Median Income
$35,919 per capita
$156,300
Home Value
$173,992 Zillow
$1,313
Median Rent
11.8% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$128,438 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$156,300 home value, $1,313/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
21.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$156,300
45% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
13% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
94.3%
44% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
223
Median year built: 1961
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$156,300
Zillow (ZHVI)
$173,992
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
94.3%
Owner-Occupied
5.7%
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:
$1,313/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
11.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
62% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1961
Average age of housing stock: 65 years
Homeownership Rate
94.3%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $156,300 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,992 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,313 |
| 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 | 94.3% |
| Renter-Occupied | 5.7% |
| Homeownership Rate | 94.3% |
| Total Housing Units | 223 |
| Median Year Built | 1961 |
| Rent Burden | 11.8% |