Living in Alton, Indiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alton · Census data 2020–2024
Alton has 37 residents with a median age of 25.9. The median household income is $52,083 (28% lower than the Indiana median).
Alton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alton at a glance
- Population
- 37
- Median age
- 25.9State: 38.1
- Median household income
- $52,083State: $71,957
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Alton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Alton median household income
The median household income in Alton is $52,083 and the income per person is $37,016. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Indiana: 12.3%).
Housing in Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 1.37
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Alton has many vacation and second homes.
Alton demographics
- Population
- 37
- Median age
- 25.9
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 5.4%
- Households
- 27
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alton ›
Education in Alton
7.1% of adults 25 and older in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Indiana: 29.5%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 17.9%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 91.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.6%
Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 37 | $52,083 | — | — |
| Leavenworth | 397 | $65,586 | $130,200 | — |
| English | 1,008 | $35,991 | $94,700 | $692 |
| Brandenburg | 2,937 | $49,844 | $214,700 | $748 |
| Corydon | 3,157 | $56,513 | $144,600 | $959 |
| Milltown | 763 | $61,216 | $118,800 | $611 |
| Eckerty | 112 | $35,313 | $112,500 | — |
| Marengo | 924 | $43,654 | $96,300 | $680 |
| Irvington | 1,327 | $47,500 | $116,700 | $594 |
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What is the median household income in Alton, IN?
The median household income in Alton is $52,083, 28% lower than the Indiana median of $71,957 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Alton, IN a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Indiana median; unemployment of 17.9%; a poverty rate of 29.7%.
What is the median age in Alton?
The median age in Alton is 25.9 years (Indiana: 38.1).
How long is the commute in Alton?
The average commute to work in Alton is 23 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alton?
The unemployment rate in Alton is 17.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alton?
7.1% of adults in 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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