Housing data for East Alton, IL
East Alton, IL has an estimated 5,689 residents and 2,995 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Madison County.
43.5% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $881 a month.
Its population shrank measurably since 2015–2019 (−6.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 5,689 (±17)
- Housing units
- 2,995 (±268)
- Households that rent
- 43.5%
- Median gross rent
- $881
- Residents since 2015–2019
- −6.1%
What stands out in East Alton
Households that rent: 43.5% (±9.8 points) in East Alton, higher than in Madison County (25.8%).
Median home value: $106,700 (±$13,986) in East Alton, lower than in Madison County ($173,000).
Homes built before 1980: 92.6% (±16.5 points) in East Alton, higher than in Madison County (61.0%).
Median household income: $48,815 (±$5,012) in East Alton, lower than in Madison County ($75,793).
- Renters and owners in East Alton
- Home values in East Alton
- Age of homes in East Alton
- Income and affordability in East Alton
Housing in East Alton at a glance
- Median rent: $881 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $919 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 53.3% of renters pay 30% or more of income
- Renters and owners: 43.5% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $48,815 median household income
- Home values: $106,700 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,094 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $2,323 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 3.8% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 29.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 92.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 3.9% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 65.5% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 21.8 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 340 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: −6.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 20.1% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.0% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,080 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 62024)
East Alton against Madison County, its state and the nation
| East Alton | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 5,689 (±17) | 264,238 (exact) | 12,694,798 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,995 (±268) | 119,168 (±98) | 5,457,452 (±471) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 43.5% (±9.8 points) | 25.8% (±1.1 points) | 32.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $881 (±$93) | $1,024 (±$23) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $48,815 (±$5,012) | $75,793 (±$1,799) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $106,700 (±$13,986) | $173,000 (±$2,415) | $263,300 (±$797) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,323 (±$474) | $3,319 (±$80) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 92.6% (±16.5 points) | 61.0% (±1.7 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 21.8 minutes (±3.2) | 24.9 minutes (±0.5) | 27.8 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 83.7% (±8.0 points) | 91.0% (±0.7 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 45.2 years (±6.2) | 40.2 years (±0.2) | 39.0 years (±0.1) | 38.9 years |
East Alton covers 5.3 square miles of land, about 1,070 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How East Alton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 6,061 (±22) | 5,689 (±17) | −6.1% | Measurable decrease |
| Housing units | 3,277 (±267) | 2,995 (±268) | −8.6% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $766 (±$89) | $881 (±$93) | +15.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $81,100 (±$7,280) | $106,700 (±$13,986) | +31.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $44,830 (±$11,285) | $48,815 (±$5,012) | +8.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $995 (±$77) | $1,094 (±$110) | +9.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $2,048 (±$488) | $2,323 (±$474) | +13.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 43.0% (±7.6 points) | 43.5% (±9.8 points) | +0.5 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.8% (±8.2 points) | 3.9% (±4.8 points) | −7.9 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in East Alton
In 2025, the East Alton Police Department reported 340 violent and 1,325 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
Across Madison County, the departments that report recorded 258 violent and 1,259 property crimes per 100,000 residents that year.
ZIP codes in East Alton
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 62024 | 56% | 9,493 | $895 | $126,500 | $56,761 |
| 62018 | 25% | 3,184 | $1,052 | $70,200 | $40,438 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near East Alton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River Township | 1.7 mi | $922 | $117,300 | 25.2% |
| Rosewood Heights | 1.9 mi | — | $137,300 | 1.0% |
| Wood River | 2.2 mi | $936 | $108,100 | 33.2% |
| Alton | 2.7 mi | $1,015 | $103,700 | 40.1% |
| Alton Township | 2.7 mi | $1,015 | $103,700 | 40.1% |
| Bethalto | 3.6 mi | $981 | $168,900 | 19.9% |
| Hartford | 5.0 mi | $984 | $66,100 | 15.6% |
| West Alton | 5.4 mi | $1,375 | $153,100 | 14.3% |
Places in Illinois most like East Alton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Girard | $808 | $98,100 | $50,300 | 45.3% |
| Alton | $1,015 | $103,700 | $54,568 | 40.1% |
| Alton Township | $1,015 | $103,700 | $54,568 | 40.1% |
| Chrisman | $727 | $79,400 | $58,462 | 44.6% |
| Assumption Township | $693 | $92,000 | $55,614 | 44.4% |
| Bethany | $1,002 | $106,200 | $44,583 | 33.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Illinois.
HUD Fair Market Rent for East Alton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,064 | $1,104 | $1,349 | $1,731 | $1,997 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for East Alton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,850 | $39,750 | $63,600 |
| 2 people | $27,250 | $45,400 | $72,650 |
| 3 people | $30,650 | $51,100 | $81,750 |
| 4 people | $34,050 | $56,750 | $90,800 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $61,300 | $98,100 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $65,850 | $105,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $70,400 | $112,600 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $74,950 | $119,900 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $113,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about East Alton
What is the average rent in East Alton, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in East Alton is $881 (±$93) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in East Alton?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in East Alton, IL is $695 (±$616) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are renters in East Alton rent-burdened?
53.3% of renting households in East Alton pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in East Alton?
East Alton has an estimated 1,173 (±312) renting households, 43.5% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in East Alton?
The median household income in East Alton is $48,815 (±$5,012) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in East Alton, IL?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $106,700 (±$13,986) for owner-occupied homes in East Alton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is East Alton growing?
In East Alton, the number of residents went from 6,061 in 2015–2019 to 5,689 in 2020–2024 (−6.1%), a measurable decrease.
What ZIP codes are in East Alton?
The ZIP codes that cover East Alton are 62024, 62018.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 62024?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 62024 is $895 (±$92) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — East Alton village, Illinois
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: St. Louis, MO-IL HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: East Alton Police Department (ORI IL0600400)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for East Alton village, Illinois (place:21553, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .