Introduction


  
  Community Information

Population

Total Population 29,987
Population Density 1,917 Persons/Sq. Mile
Female Population 15,781
Male Population 14,205
Median Age 34.54 Years
Percentage Population Change since 1990 69%
Percentage Population Change Since 2000 0%

Colleges

Nearest 2-Year Public College LEWIS AND CLARK COMM COLL
Distance to LEWIS AND CLARK COMM COLL 4 Miles
Nearest 4-Year Public College PRINCIPIA COLLEGE
Distance to PRINCIPIA COLLEGE 11 Miles

Households and Income

Total Number of Households 12,576
Family Households 7,439
Average Family Size 3.06
Average Household Income $45,287
Median Household Income $38,711
Percentage Income Change Since 1990 69%
Percentage Income Change Since 2000 0%

Crime Rates Compared to National Average

The National Average is designated 100%. A value of 200% represents twice as much risk while a value of 50% represents half as much risk.
Total Crime Risk 161%
Total Crime Risk (County) 63%
Personal Crime Risk (County) 45%
Murder Risk (County) 70%
Rape Risk (County) 39%
Robbery Risk 35%
Assault Risk (County) 38%
Property Risk (County) 96%
Burglary Risk (County) 118%
Larceny Risk (County) 114%
Motor Vehicle Theft Risk (County) 37%

Environment

Average July High Temperature 88.1° F
Average January Low Temperature 19.4° F
Annual Precipitation 38.54 inches
Air Pollution Index 88% of National Average

Miscellaneous

Sales Tax Rate 7.1%
Nearest Airport LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL
Distance to LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTL 16 Miles
Nearest Major Sports Team ST. LOUIS RAMS
Distance to ST. LOUIS RAMS 19 Miles

  
  School Information
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School NameGradesAddress
MOTIVATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT CENTERSPECIAL EDUCATION2512 AMELIA ST, ALTON, IL 62002
CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S HOME SCHOOLSPECIAL EDUCATION1400 STATE ST, ALTON, IL 62002
ALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL5 - 82200 COLLEGE AVE, ALTON, IL 62002
ALTON SUCCESS ACADEMYK - 124200 HUMBERT RD, ALTON, IL 62002
MARQUETTE CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL9 - 12219 E 4TH ST, ALTON, IL 62002
ALTON HIGH SCHOOL9 - 124200 HUMBERT RD, ALTON, IL 62002
NORTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51635 WASHINGTON AVE, ALTON, IL 62002
EUNICE SMITH ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 52400 HENRY ST, ALTON, IL 62002
MARK TWAIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 6907 MILTON RD, ALTON, IL 62002
EAST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51035 WASHINGTON AVE, ALTON, IL 62002
WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51513 STATE ST, ALTON, IL 62002
LOVEJOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLK - 51043 TREMONT, ALTON, IL 62002
SS PETER & PAUL SCHOOLK - 8801 STATE ST, ALTON, IL 62002
WESTMINSTER CHRISTIAN ACADEMYK - 121145 COLLEGE AVE, ALTON, IL 62002
ST MARY SCHOOLK - 8536 E 3RD ST, ALTON, IL 62002
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRN SCHOOLK - 122009 SEMINARY ST, ALTON, IL 62002
 
  Neighborhood Establishments

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Type of BusinessNameAddress
BANKSASSOCIATED BANK104 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE324 RIDGE ST ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSBANK OF EDWARDSVILLE4415 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSCARROLLTON BANK120 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSCARROLLTON BANK136 NORTHPORT DR ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSCORNER STONE BANK & TRUST200 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSFRANKLIN BANK200 W 3RD ST # 605 ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSLIBERTY BANK2403 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSMERIDIAN BANK200 W 3RD ST ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSREGIONS BANK2850 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSUS BANK1520 WASHINGTON AVE ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSUS BANK2627 STATE ST ALTON, IL 62002
BANKSUS BANK4365 ALBY ST ALTON, IL 62002
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSLIBERTY BANK2403 HOMER M ADAMS PKWY ALTON, IL 62002
STATE COMMERCIAL BANKSUS BANK1520 WASHINGTON AVE ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESABUNDANT LIFE COMMUNITY CHURCH3986 HUMBERT RD ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESALTON COMMUNITY CHURCH OF GOD2508 JOHNSON ST ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESANCHOR OF HOPE FELLOWSHIP CTR503 MILTON RD ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBELTLINE CHRISTIAN CTR310 OAKWOOD AVE ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBELTLINE CHRISTIAN DAY CARE310 OAKWOOD AVE ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBETHEL TEMPLE BAPTIST CHURCH216 E ELM ST ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBREAD-LIFE FELLOWSHIP CHURCH5000 HUMBERT RD ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBROWN FAITH TEMPLE CHURCH2603 MAIN ST ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESBROWN STREET BAPTIST CHURCH3125 BROWN ST ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH1422 WASHINGTON AVE ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCHERRY STREET BAPTIST CHURCH1125 E 6TH ST ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCHRISTIAN SCIENCE READING ROOM237 ALTON SQ ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST2860 BUCKMASTER LN ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCHURCH OF CHRIST3536 PRINCE RD ALTON, IL 62002
CHURCHESCHURCH OF GOD1600 MAUPIN AVE ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICARNOLD PALMER GOLF MANAGEMENT4701 COLLEGE AVE ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICCLOVERLEAF GOLF COURSE INC3555 FOSTERBURG RD ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICROBERT P WADLOW GOLF COURSE1 GOLF RD ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICROCK SPRING GOLF COURSE2500 COLLEGE AVE ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICSPENCER T OLIN GOLF COURSE4701 COLLEGE AVENUE ALTON, IL 62002
GOLF COURSES-PUBLICWOODLANDS GOLF CLUB2839 HARRIS LN ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL1 MEMORIAL DR ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSALTON MENTAL HEALTH CTR4500 COLLEGE AVE ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSGOOD SAMARITAN CTR815 E 5TH ST # 202 ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSMEMORIAL HOSPITAL1 MEMORIAL DR ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSST ANTHONY'S HEALTH CTR1 SAINT ANTHONYS WAY ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSST ANTHONY'S HEALTH RESOURCE915 E 5TH ST ALTON, IL 62002
HOSPITALSST CLARE'S HOSPITAL915 E 5TH ST ALTON, IL 62002
MUSEUMSALTON MUSEUM OF HISTORY2809 COLLEGE AVE ALTON, IL 62002
MUSEUMSALTON MUSEUM OF HISTORY829 E 4TH ST ALTON, IL 62002
MUSEUMSARMED FORCES MUSEUM2 CUT ST ALTON, IL 62002
SYNAGOGUESTEMPLE ISRAEL609 W DELMAR AVE ALTON, IL 62002



  Recent Home Sale Data ( click to expand )
 

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 Total SoldMedian PriceAverage Price
62002543$82,000$105,092
Displaying 1-10 of 41 in $5-200k range
Enjoy the comforts of this gorgeous 2 story, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home offering a beautiful fireplace in the family room, 2nd floor laundry, full unfinished basement, attached 2 car garage, fenced backyard with an extraordinary 18x40 inground pool. Located in a desirable subdivision. Seller is providing the buyer with a 1 year HSA home warranty. Ask for #11792
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 4 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$189,955

Ask for #11775
 
 Alton, IL 62002
  view property details > 
 
$175,000

Historic Henry St home located near churches and Haskell Park. Tons of square footage and old world charm upgraded with modern conveniences, new water heater, newer zoned AC, hardwood floors, beautiful pocket doors, lots of storage, main floor laundry, corner lot, 5 bedrooms and 3 baths.  Ask for #11638
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 5 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$175,000

This beautiful home has been taken down to the studs and totally transformed. It has a new furnace, AC, duct work, siding, roof, wiring, plumbing, hot water heater, water lines, and sewer lines. The kitchen and both baths are also new. It is the next best thing to a new homel Come and see! Ask for #11910
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$139,900

Large eat in kitchen.  Almost everything is brand new: roof, thermal windows, vinyl siding, entry doors, kitchen, baths, water heater, furnace, AC and sunroom recently added. Ask for #11746
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 3 bathrooms
$134,900

Check out this wonderfully unique 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath home complete with an attached 2 car garage, fenced backyard with a nice deck and above ground pool. Ask for #11817
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$129,900

Come see this warm, inviting home conveniently located in the Muny Vista sub. This home is in move in condition and features a beautiful wood burning fireplace, wrap around deck that is partially covered with a 2 car garage and is a must see. Ask for #11808
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 2 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$128,900

Screened porch off living room. New gas furnace. Ask for #11885
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$125,900

2 story brick, easy terms with owner assisted financing available. Deep lot to alley, security system. Property is great value for an all brick home in great location. Recreation room is a 3 season room and is not part of the square feet. Ask for #11825
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$112,000

10x14 bedroom is being used as computer room. Ask for #11771
 
 Alton, IL 62002
 3 bedrooms view property details > 
 2 bathrooms
$110,000
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