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Alton, IL
B
Population: 25,902
Home Price: $82,000
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Overview
Alton is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 25,902. Alton has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(B) Good
Residents:
Young Professionals
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
(F) Poor
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
24.1 minutes
Walkability:
(B) Good
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Alton, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Alton
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$25,810
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$45,225
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
7.2%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
18.8%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Alton
Illinois
United States
Median Age
38.1
41.5
42.3
Gender
Alton
Illinois
United States
Male
47.8%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Alton
Illinois
United States
White
68.3%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
25.1%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.6%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.7%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.1%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Alton
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$82,000
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$611
$721
$801
Family Households
29.2%
29.2%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
36.8%
36.8%
26.2%
Homeowners
59.0%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
41.0%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Alton
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
8.4%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
30.2%
30.2%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
28.8%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
10.3%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
12.5%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Alton
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
24.5%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
24.0%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Alton
Illinois
United States
Murder
7.6
2.2
3.0
Rape
129.0
43.2
38.0
Robbery
106.2
33.2
40.7
Assault
773.9
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Alton
Illinois
United States
Burglary
770.1
246.4
336.1
Theft
3084.2
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
322.5
122.7
167.1
Arson
15.2
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Alton, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
hot dog
dining
fast food
beer
daily specials
steak
hot sauce
appetizers
dine
food truck
italian
breakfast lunch
cheese
pizza
salad
local brews
craft beer
gravy
pork
football
video games
athletes
college football
baseball
illini basketball
ncaa football
basketball
college basketball
womens sports
coaches
sports coverage
pro wrestling
volleyball
soccer
wrestling
hockey player
ncaa basketball
golf
professional wrestling
inspired by
home decor
digital art
natural history
collection
animation
fashion
graphic design
commisons
drawing
studio
artists
museum
nature
volunteerism
comic
drawing painting
cinema
photography
commissions
spending time
video games
fighting games
tv shows
pokmon
books
hunting
gaming
gamer roleplayer
side hustle
horror movies
classic cars
auto racing
anime
fitness
memes
minitrucks
hehimit
youtuber
camping
sports
radio show
indie music
music videos
tv
sports coverage
local news
pro wrestling
dining
tv shows
professional wrestling
award winning
gaming
local brews
indie
hub
nfl nba
podcasts
marketing
dinner parties
sports
dining
hunting
summer
hot tub
winter
space
beach
pool
recreational
shawnee hills
camping
lodge
building amenities
nature
cycling
science technology
photography
facilities
lawn
our showroom
poshmark mercari
home depot
home decor
old navy
vans
christmas gifts
retail store
food truck
car wash
gift cards
hardware store
local brews
convenience store
amazon
gift shop
mall
online retailers
shopping trip
gift certificates
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