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      F Amenities

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

      Parks

      Bandshell Park
      East Side Park
      Alton Roadside Park
      Puddle Jumper View Park
      East Park
      Jaycee Park
      Tulip Beds
      Windmill Square

      Entertainment

      Robert M. Dunlop Wildlife Area
      Main Street Theatres Holland Plaza
      Bushmer Art Center
      De Valois Field
      DeWitt Theatre Arts Center

      Food & Drink

      The Old Wagon Wheel
      Quiznos
      de Zoete Winkel
      Hardee's
      Taco John's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Alton? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Alton.
      Drive to Work
      86%

      9% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Alton? The cost of living in Alton is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
      Alton
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      Iowa
      90

      10% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      A+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Alton? Alton crime rates are 525, which are 70% lower than Iowa
      Total Crime
      525 per 100k people

      77% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 191  

      77% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -14%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Alton? The median income in Alton is $83,889 which is 54% higher than Iowa.
      Median household income
      $83,88952% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $34,03614% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      45% 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

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Alton home prices? Alton home prices are $143,900 - which is 8% higher than Iowa
      Median home value
      $143,90022% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $8926% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      88%

      38% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Alton have good schools? The Alton graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
      High school grad. rates
      88%

      6% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      81%

      69% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      21% lower than the US average

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