| Index | East Alton | Illinois | National |
| Median home price | $79,700 | $174,800 | $184,700 |
| Median rent asked | $715 | $925 | $949 |
| Avg. people per household | 2.3 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Owner occupied households | 61.5% | 66.0% | 63.6% |
| Renter occupied households | 38.5% | 34.0% | 36.4% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Wellston, MO | 1,891 | $34,000 | 82% |
| Kinloch, MO | 337 | $39,200 | 79% |
| Velda Village Hills, MO | 869 | $42,000 | 77% |
| Country Club Hills, MO | 1,232 | $43,600 | 76% |
| Madison, IL | 2,941 | $43,800 | 76% |
| East Alton, IL | 6,021 | $79,700 | 57% |
| Population | Home Price | National Avg. | |
| Raton, NM | 6,020 | $91,300 | 51% |
| Highland, NY | 6,019 | $254,400 | 38% |
| Cherryville, NC | 6,018 | $136,300 | 26% |
| Grafton, OH | 6,017 | $140,700 | 24% |
| East Pasadena, CA | 6,025 | $830,800 | 350% |
| East Alton, IL | 6,021 | $79,700 | 57% |
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