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Population:29,282
Pop. Change:-4%
State: Illinois
Metro Area: St. Louis Metro Area
County: Madison County
City:Alton
Zip Code:62002, 62018, ... 2 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Alton, Illinois

As of 2011, Alton's population is 29,282 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -3.94 percent.

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The median home cost in Alton is $78,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -2.09 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Alton's cost of living is 17.40% Lower than the U.S. average.

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Alton public schools spend $4,635 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 19.6 students per teacher in Alton.

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The unemployment rate in Alton is 11.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Alton jobs have Decreased by 0.56 percent.

Average Commute time is 26 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Alton's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

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 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
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