Review of Alton, Illinois


Alton, IL
Star Rating - 6/17/2015
Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you won't be able to find a job that pays a decent wage. Also, the crime from St. Louis trickles right over the bridge connecting Illinois and Missouri. I have lived in the area for my entire life and strongly recommend that you stay far away from the metro east area, especially Alton. If you like closed down businesses and seeing the muddy Mississippi River flow past casino boats, Alton is the place for you.
Lindsie | Alton, IL
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Pretty accurate review except for the part about crime. The crime is MUCH worse than this review states. Be extremely careful when in Alton. If you don’t believe it, just look at the crime stats.
Bill | Alton, IL | Report Abuse

This review is pretty accurate except for the part about crime. It is much worse than this review states. Just check the crime statistics.
Bill | Alton, IL | Report Abuse

This review is pretty accurate except for the part about crime. It is much worse than this review states. Just check the crime statistics.
Bill | Alton, IL | Report Abuse

WELL SAID!! (Another lifelong local.)
Roger | East Alton, IL | Report Abuse
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