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Rolla, MO vs Alton, IL

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- The median age of a home in Rolla is 91.7% younger than the median age of a home in Alton.
 Rolla, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Median Home Age36  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$79,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.1%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock35.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.73.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$19.1$11.0
 Homes Owned38.3%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock13.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented50.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Rolla, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,180$1,840
 Studio Apartment$470  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$740$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$660  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,200$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$940  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Rolla, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock3.1%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.7%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock1.0%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.5%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.1%3.6%
 Vacant Other4.2%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Rolla, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.8%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock17.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,99910.1%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock18.7%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,99929.0%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock7.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,99913.9%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9990.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock0.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9990.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.0%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.0%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Rolla, MOAlton, ILUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock4.5%13.6%
 2000 to 200911.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock3.4%13.6%
 1980 to 198914.9%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock9.0%14.8%
 1960 to 196917.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock21.4%10.0%
 1940 to 19496.1%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock28.8%12.2%
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Reviews for Rolla    11 Reviews
Jerry · Rolla, MO
School zone
Over 13 years ago

Rolla is somewhat dominated by missouri S&T (Missouri University of Science &Technology) formerly known as UMR. The student population is huge. This year alone there are  More

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julie · Rolla, MO
a perfect stop along the way, educationally speaki
Over 14 years ago

When looking for a comfortable temporary home for an educational pit stop along the road of life, Rolla is a great place to do so. With our blue ribbon elementary  More

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Ozarks Boy · Rolla, MO
Too many outsiders, imports, transplants, interlop
Over 16 years ago

Rolla is a great place to live, but it is getting worse. There are too many outsiders, imports, transplants from other states, interlopers moving in here. All they want  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews
Tim · Alton, IL
Headed in the right direction. Come join us!
Over 2 years ago

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Jeanie · Alton, IL
I Love It
Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Lindsie · Alton, IL
Alton, IL
Over 10 years ago

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  More

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