Living in Alton, Iowa
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alton · Census data 2020–2024
Alton has 1,459 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $98,036 (31% higher than the Iowa median), the median home value is $218,900, the median rent is $813/month.
Alton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alton at a glance
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 38.1State: 38.6
- Median household income
- $98,036State: $75,059
- Median home value
- $218,900State: $208,000
- Median rent
- $813/moState: $972
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.3%
- Average commute
- 15 min
Is Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alton the median home value is $218,900, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $813 per month, which is 18.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,585 a month in housing costs.
Alton median household income
The median household income in Alton is $98,036 and the income per person is $46,530. 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Iowa: 11.1%).
Housing in Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 650
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 8.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.46
Alton demographics
- Population
- 1,459
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.9%
- Households
- 592
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alton ›
Education in Alton
24.3% of adults 25 and older in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Iowa: 31.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 15 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 90.3%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.8%
Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 1,459 | $98,036 | $218,900 | $813 |
| Orange City | 6,426 | $82,122 | $264,000 | $789 |
| Granville | 265 | $68,750 | $162,500 | — |
| Hospers | 916 | $69,444 | $155,300 | $684 |
| Maurice | 206 | $68,750 | $169,800 | $1,063 |
| Sioux Center | 8,454 | $92,983 | $290,800 | — |
| Remsen | 1,823 | $91,477 | $185,900 | $938 |
| Boyden | 757 | $88,125 | $177,700 | $756 |
| Hull | 2,317 | $72,344 | $225,700 | $535 |
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What is the median household income in Alton, IA?
The median household income in Alton is $98,036, 31% higher than the Iowa median of $75,059 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alton?
The median home value in Alton is $218,900, compared with $208,000 in Iowa.
How much is rent in Alton?
The median gross rent in Alton is $813 per month, about 18.1% of household income.
Is Alton, IA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Iowa median; an average commute of 15 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 2.6%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Alton?
The median age in Alton is 38.1 years (Iowa: 38.6).
How long is the commute in Alton?
The average commute to work in Alton is 15 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alton?
The unemployment rate in Alton is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alton?
24.3% 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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