Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D-

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Senior Services Plus, Inc.
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (14) F
Alton Museum of History and Art
Museum
Robert Pershing Wadlow
Attraction
Jacoby Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Alton Little Theater
Theatre Arts
Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours
Attraction
McPike Mansion
Attraction
Mikes Ten Pin
Bowling Alley
NCG Cinema
Cinema
Towata
Art Gallery
Alton Military Prison Site
Attraction
National Great Rivers Museum
Museum
Pete's Lounge
Nightclub
AMC CLASSIC Eastgate 6
Cinema
Piasa Bird
Attraction
Lloyd Hopkins Field
Stadium
Food and Drink (30) D-
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Sherry's Snacks
Sweets
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Town Club Bar & Grill
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fast Eddie's Bon Air
Bar
St. Louis Bread Co.
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Woodstock Lounge
Bar
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Fazoli's
Fast Food
Captain D's
Fast Food
Bubby and Sissy's
Bar
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Ketchum's Corner Cream
Sweets
Ragin Cajun Piano Bar
Bar
Fitness (2) F
Max Sports
Gym
River Bend Yoga
Gym
Club Fitness
Gym
Groceries (3) F
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Dollar General Market
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Cleta's Nutrition
Health Food
Salad Shop
Health Food
Parks (39) A+
Rock Springs Park
Park
Rock Springs Park
Park
Salu Park
Park
James Killion Park
Park
Rock Springs Park
Park
Hellrung Park
Park
Haskell Park
Park
Russel Commons Park
Park
Barth Park
Park
Seminary Square
Park
Doorman Square Park
Park
Henry Street Park
Park
Riverfront Park
Park
Lincoln Douglas Square
Park
Milton Park
Park
Olin Park
Park
Olin Park
Park
Northside Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Riverview Park
Park
Gordon F. Moore Community Park
Park
Piasa Park
Park
North Soccer Fields
Park
Van Peter Park
Park
Van Preter Park
Park
Shops (44) C+
Jim's Corner 66
Convenience Store
Shell
Convenience Store
Washington Square Shopping Center
Mall
Alton Quick Stop
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Conoco
Convenience Store
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
Phillips 66
Convenience Store
Great Clips
Hairdresser
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
TD Nail Spa
Beauty
Cato
Clothing
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Big Lots
Department Store
Alton Exchange Mall
Mall
Shell
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Something Different
Beauty
Kay Jewelers
Fashion
Kohl's
Department Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Alton.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations
F
Madison County Transit
Bus Station
Alton
Transit Station
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
MCT
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alton is 83/100 - which is 14% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D+
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crime F

Alton crime rates are 4,030 per 100k, which is 105% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
3,122 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
908 crimes per 100k
F
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employment F

The median income in Alton is $43,291 - which is 27% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$43,291
F
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
F
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health C-

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (11)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
B+
Alton Memorial Hospital
Hospital
Alton Fire Department - Station 2
Fire Station
Alton Police Department
Police
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
Hospital
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Roberts Bradley W DDS Oral Surgery
Dentist
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
OSF Saint Clare's Hospital
Hospital
Comprehensive Pain Specialists
Clinic
Alton Fire Department
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Chapel & Keller General Dentistry
Dentist
Humbert Road Dentistry
Dentist
Madison County Health Department
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing A+

Alton home prices are $80,400 - which is 54% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$80,400
F
Home Appreciation Rate
1%
C+
Home Affordability
1.9x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools F

The Alton graduation rate is 83% - which is 2% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
21%
F
High School Grad. Rates
83%
C-
Elementary Schools (9) C-
Alton Middle School
East Elementary School
Lovejoy Elem School
Eunice Smith Elem School
Mark Twain
St Mary School
Ss Peter & Paul Elementary School
West Elementary School
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (Ccha)
St Ambrose Catholic School
Evangelical School
Region Iii 5-8 Clip Prgrm
East Alton Middle School
Eastwood Elem School
Region Iii K-8 Clip Prg
North Elementary School
Gilson Brown Elem School
High Schools (4) F
Mark Twain
Marquette Catholic High School
Center For Children To Heal And Achieve (Ccha)
Alton High School
East Alton-Wood River High Sch
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ratings A+

Alton has an overall rating of 91% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (3)
From AreaVibes
A+
User Surveys (11)
From AreaVibes
A-
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Alton is a small town on the MOVE! 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 23, 2019) There is so much going on in Alton! Lots of redevelopment. New businesses coming to town. Loads of outdoor activities. Named by AARP as a "Livable Community". Featured on the HULU series "Small Business Revolution". A great place for a weekend getaway. Antiques and tons of ...Read More history. And oh so much more! Read Less
Proud community member 5 rating By Anonymous ( Sep 12, 2019) Love our little town with very busy town feel from late Spring to Early Fall because of the tourist traffic. Love the outdoors, hiking, boating, community activities, fairs, festivals. You must love the outdoors to love and appreciate this town as well as tight community feel.
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Alton Is A History Lovers Dream Town 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I first saw Alton when I was driving through Illinois on my way to St. Louis. And it makes sense after I learned more about the town after I moved here. Early in its history, Alton competed with St. Louis for residents and businesses. And while St. Louis obviously won that battle ...Read More , it left Alton with a great downtown filled with classic Victorian houses and fancy old storefronts.

And that sense of history is what I love about Alton. The area is filled with reminders that American Indians have lived here for thousands of years. Located at the intersection of the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers, it's been part of everything from the final Lincoln-Douglas debate to the staging area for wagons making their way across the plains in the 1800s.

What's especially nice is that while Alton is filled with history, it doesn't feel as if the town is stuck in the past. There are plenty of new stores and small businesses, and its proximity to to St. Louis means there are plenty of corporate jobs nearby. I love Alton and I get you would too. Read Less
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Alton Is A History Lovers Dream Town 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) I first saw Alton when I was driving through Illinois on my way to St. Louis. And it makes sense after I learned more about the town after I moved here. Early in its history, Alton competed with St. Louis for residents and businesses. And while St. Louis obviously won that battle ...Read More , it left Alton with a great downtown filled with classic Victorian houses and fancy old storefronts.

And that sense of history is what I love about Alton. The area is filled with reminders that American Indians have lived here for thousands of years. Located at the intersection of the Mississippi, Ohio and Missouri rivers, it's been part of everything from the final Lincoln-Douglas debate to the staging area for wagons making their way across the plains in the 1800s.

What's especially nice is that while Alton is filled with history, it doesn't feel as if the town is stuck in the past. There are plenty of new stores and small businesses, and its proximity to to St. Louis means there are plenty of corporate jobs nearby. I love Alton and I get you would too. Read Less

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      D- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Alton? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Rock Springs Park
      Rock Springs Park
      Salu Park
      James Killion Park
      Rock Springs Park
      Hellrung Park
      Haskell Park
      Russel Commons Park

      Entertainment

      Alton Museum of History and Art
      Robert Pershing Wadlow
      Jacoby Arts Center
      Alton Little Theater
      Alton Hauntings Ghost Tours
      McPike Mansion
      Mikes Ten Pin
      NCG Cinema

      Food & Drink

      Jack in the Box
      Sherry's Snacks
      Little Caesars
      Town Club Bar & Grill
      McDonald's
      Popeyes
      Fast Eddie's Bon Air
      St. Louis Bread Co.

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alton? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Alton.
      Drive to Work
      80%

      4% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      1% lower than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Alton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center
      OSF Saint Clare's Hospital
      Alton Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors