Livability Score

80
/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 F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (0) F
Robert M. Dunlop Wildlife Area
Zoo
Main Street Theatres Holland Plaza
Cinema
Bushmer Art Center
Theatre Arts
De Valois Field
Stadium
DeWitt Theatre Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Food and Drink (0) F
The Old Wagon Wheel
Bar
Quiznos
Fast Food
de Zoete Winkel
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Taco John's
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Fareway
Grocery Store
Don's Food Center
Grocery Store
The Dutch Bakery
Bakery
Parks (3) C-
Bandshell Park
Park
East Side Park
Park
Alton Roadside Park
Park
Puddle Jumper View Park
Park
East Park
Park
Jaycee Park
Park
Tulip Beds
Park
Windmill Square
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Shops (0) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Headquarters For Hair
Hairdresser
Next Door Boutique
Clothing
Casey's General Store
Convenience Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Alton.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations
F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6%
F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Alton is 89/100 - which is 1% lower than Iowa.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
D
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crime A+

Alton crime rates are 611 per 100k, which is 62% lower than Iowa
Property Crime
503 crimes per 100k
A+
Violent Crime
108 crimes per 100k
A+
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employment A+

The median income in Alton is $83,889 - which is 54% higher than Iowa.
Med. Household Income
$83,889
A
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
A
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (1)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
D-
Alton Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Orange City Hospital
Hospital
Physical Education and Health Center
Doctor
Orange City Fire Department
Fire Station
Orange City Police Station
Police
Sioux County Sheriffs Office
Police
Dutch Mill Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Family Eye Care Associates
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
A+
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housing A+

Alton home prices are $143,900 - which is 8% higher than Iowa
Home Price
$143,900
D
Home Appreciation Rate
15%
A
Home Affordability
1.7x (home price to income ratio)
A+
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schools A+

The Alton graduation rate is 88% - which is equal to Iowa
School Test Scores
81%
A
High School Grad. Rates
88%
B
Elementary Schools (2) D-
Moc-Floyd Valley Middle School
Spaulding Catholic School
Orange City Elementary School
Orange City Christian School
High Schools (0) F
Moc-Floyd Valley High School
Unity Christian High School
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ratings N/A

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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

      B+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors