Alton, IL Housing


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Housing in Alton, IL is quite affordable compared to the US median value of $338,100. The median value of housing in Alton is currently $79,500, making it a great option for those looking for more budget-friendly options. While the US house appreciation over the past year has been 8.27%, Alton's has slightly lagged behind at 7.96%. However, this still offers a good opportunity for those looking to invest in the area's real estate market.

The median home cost in Alton is $79,500. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 42.8%. Home Appreciation in Alton is up 10.0%.

Average Age of Homes
- The median age of Alton real estate is 67 years old
The Rental Market in Alton
- Renters make up 35.5% of the Alton population
- 3.1% of houses and apartments in Alton, are available to rent

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Median Monthly Rent by Number of Bedrooms

   Housing by Year Built

  HousingAlton, IllinoisUnited States
  12,836.0139,647,020.0
  6942
  $79,500$338,100
  10.0%16.6%
  35.8%57.0%
  42.8%101.1%
  $19.06$10.98
  $1,563$2,690
  51.0%57.4%
  13.5%11.2%
  35.4%31.4%
  Vacant Housing
  3.1%1.9%
  0.3%0.4%
  1.0%0.7%
  0.3%0.4%
  0.1%3.6%
  8.8%4.1%
  Value of Owner-Occupied Housing
  3.9%2.6%
  7.7%2.4%
  17.0%2.8%
  19.5%3.9%
  18.7%4.5%
  20.2%11.3%
  7.0%13.0%
  3.4%20.1%
  1.4%13.6%
  0.3%8.3%
  0.2%9.7%
  0.7%3.9%
  0.0%2.2%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.1%
  Housing Units by Year Structure Built
  0.0%0.2%
  4.5%13.6%
  4.5%13.6%
  3.4%13.6%
  5.5%13.2%
  9.0%14.8%
  3.4%13.6%
  21.4%10.0%
  17.5%4.7%
  28.8%12.2%
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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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Over 1 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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Over 9 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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