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Elkhart, IN vs Alton, MO

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- The median age of a home in Elkhart is 5.4% older than the median age of a home in Alton.
 Elkhart, INAlton, MOUnited States
 Median Home Age56  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$135,700$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.4%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock67.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.87.0%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.3$11.0
 Homes Owned45.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock17.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented40.1%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Elkhart, INAlton, MOUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,050$1,840
 Studio Apartment$730  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$570$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$980  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,060$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,310  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Elkhart, INAlton, MOUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock7.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented4.8%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold1.4%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock3.7%3.6%
 Vacant Other2.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Elkhart, INAlton, MOUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock5.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9995.2%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock16.4%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99914.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock11.3%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99924.6%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock26.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.0%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.1%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Elkhart, INAlton, MOUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.1%13.6%
 2000 to 20094.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock12.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198910.1%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock26.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock9.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19497.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock17.6%12.2%
Reviews for Elkhart    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I grew up in Elkhart and it's not the greatest city. My car had been broken into numerous times while living in northern Indiana (South Bend as well). I attribute to  More

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Over 13 years ago

I moved away from Elkhart and returned 20 years later. During my time away I lived in many locations around the west coast - but mostly in Arizona. The last couple of  More

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Over 13 years ago

I left Elkhart 20 years ago, lived mainly in Arizona and returned recently. I have been pleasantly surprised at the wonderful people I've met here. I've made more  More

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Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 19 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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