Living in Alton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alton · Census data 2020–2024
Alton has 744 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $50,208 (29% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $114,200, the median rent is $639/month.
Alton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Alton at a glance
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,208State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $114,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $639/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 55.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alton the median home value is $114,200, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $639 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $939 a month in housing costs.
Alton median household income
The median household income in Alton is $50,208 and the income per person is $23,366. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 338
- Owner-occupied
- 55.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.3%
- Vacant
- 5.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.14
Alton demographics
- Population
- 744
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.6%
- Households
- 318
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alton ›
Education in Alton
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 12.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 4.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.7%
Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 744 | $50,208 | $114,200 | $639 |
| Thayer | 2,333 | $37,417 | $67,500 | $627 |
| Koshkonong | 198 | $28,182 | $62,900 | $743 |
| Mammoth Spring | 1,226 | $32,863 | $103,000 | $404 |
| Brandsville | 139 | $68,971 | — | — |
| Birch Tree | 402 | $46,500 | $75,000 | $580 |
| Winona | 854 | $30,500 | $95,500 | $373 |
| Hardy | 890 | $26,932 | $58,600 | $444 |
| West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $169,900 | $810 |
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What is the median household income in Alton, MO?
The median household income in Alton is $50,208, 29% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $114,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Alton?
The median gross rent in Alton is $639 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Alton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.7%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Alton?
The median age in Alton is 36.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Alton?
The average commute to work in Alton is 16 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alton?
The unemployment rate in Alton is 6.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alton?
19.3% 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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