Living in East Alton, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Alton · Census data 2020–2024
East Alton has 5,689 residents with a median age of 45.2. The median household income is $48,815 (41% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $106,700, the median rent is $881/month.
East Alton at a glance
- Population
- 5,689
- Median age
- 45.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $48,815State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $106,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $881/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.4%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is East Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in East Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Alton the median home value is $106,700, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $881 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
East Alton median household income
The median household income in East Alton is $48,815 and the income per person is $29,577. 20.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in East Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,995
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 9.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.11
East Alton demographics
- Population
- 5,689
- Median age
- 45.2
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 2,699
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Alton ›
Education in East Alton
16.4% of adults 25 and older in East Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 66.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.7%
East Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,229 | $72,102 | $137,300 | — |
| Wood River | 10,279 | $62,703 | $108,100 | $936 |
| Alton | 25,279 | $54,568 | $103,700 | $1,015 |
| Bethalto | 9,239 | $64,775 | $168,900 | $981 |
| Hartford | 1,334 | $41,092 | $66,100 | $984 |
| Moro | 524 | $133,462 | $255,600 | — |
| West Alton | 467 | $111,500 | $153,100 | $1,375 |
| Roxana | 1,556 | $64,516 | $95,400 | $975 |
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What is the median household income in East Alton, IL?
The median household income in East Alton is $48,815, 41% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Alton?
The median home value in East Alton is $106,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in East Alton?
The median gross rent in East Alton is $881 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is East Alton, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Illinois median; a poverty rate of 20.8%.
What is the median age in East Alton?
The median age in East Alton is 45.2 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in East Alton?
The average commute to work in East Alton is 22 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Alton?
The unemployment rate in East Alton is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Alton?
16.4% of adults in East Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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