Housing & Real Estate — Alton, Illinois

Overview

Total Housing Units12,513
Occupied10,811
Vacant1,702
Owner-Occupied6,178
Renter-Occupied4,633
Median Home Value (Census)$103,700
Estimated 2026~$114,000
Median Rent$948/mo
Median Property Tax$1,900/yr

Affordability

Home Price to Income RatioN/Ax
Home Affordabilityaffordable
Rent as % of Income20.8%
Severely Rent-Burdened38.8%

Housing Age

Built 2010 or later295
Built 2000-2009706
Built 1990-1999480
Built before 19608,101
Median Year Built1952
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.