Name: Alton, IL
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Living in Alton, IL

Ranks better than 65% of areas Follow

Population

26,490

Median Age

38.1 Years

Alton Area Facts

Alton has a Livability Score of 65_/100, which is considered good
Alton crime rates are 97% higher than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Alton is 14% lower than the Illinois average

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What do the locals think about Alton?

75%

Family friendly

50%

Public transit is accessible

8%

Walkable to grocery stores

50%

Yards are well-kept

58%

Lots of parks

33%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

83%

A quiet area

83%

Sense of community

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Alton Reviews

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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.
To ...Read More wn has great plans to improve family life. It's evident that improvements are taking place. Read Less

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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