Living in West Alton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Alton · Census data 2020–2024
West Alton has 467 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $111,500 (58% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $153,100, the median rent is $1,375/month.
West Alton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Alton at a glance
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $111,500State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $153,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 85.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Missouri median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Alton the median home value is $153,100, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 14.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,146 a month in housing costs.
West Alton median household income
The median household income in West Alton is $111,500 and the income per person is $35,343. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in West Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 218
- Owner-occupied
- 85.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.3%
- Vacant
- 29.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 3.03
West Alton demographics
- Population
- 467
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 30.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.2%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Alton ›
Education in West Alton
22.5% of adults 25 and older in West Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.1%
- Drive alone
- 88.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
West Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alton | 467 | $111,500 | $153,100 | $1,375 |
| Alton | 25,279 | $54,568 | $103,700 | $1,015 |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
| Spanish Lake | 17,873 | $55,920 | $135,600 | $1,160 |
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
| Black Jack | 6,589 | $78,331 | $193,000 | $1,166 |
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | $192,200 | $1,153 |
| Wood River | 10,279 | $62,703 | $108,100 | $936 |
| Hartford | 1,334 | $41,092 | $66,100 | $984 |
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What is the median household income in West Alton, MO?
The median household income in West Alton is $111,500, 58% higher 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 West Alton?
The median home value in West Alton is $153,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in West Alton?
The median gross rent in West Alton is $1,375 per month, about 14.2% of household income.
Is West Alton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Missouri median; home values 34% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
What is the median age in West Alton?
The median age in West Alton is 36.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in West Alton?
The average commute to work in West Alton is 29 minutes; 10.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Alton?
The unemployment rate in West Alton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Alton?
22.5% of adults in West 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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