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Alton had 25,279 residents in July 2026 and is a city in the United States. There were 409 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$54,568 a year.

Last checked 2026-09-1938 sources

Population25,013people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,648EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent892.2EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.35%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,632offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 129% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean8.04µg/m³country median 7.0 — 14% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 89% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 76% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Alton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Alton.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,015 per month, while the median home value was US$103,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 59.9%, and the vacancy rate was 14.6% in July 2026. 54.1% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Alton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Utilities, 85 m² flat€234
Internet, 60 Mbps€68
Mobile plan, 10 GB€38
Fitness club€22

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly21.77 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550)38Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited68.35 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550)38Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB38.31 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550)38Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home233.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2025Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550)38Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$1,015/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent54.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.64 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,177 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)961.1 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)4Official
Median monthly rent892.2 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes768 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Is Alton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker54%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–62%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 49–67%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family47%strong on family, weak on cost · range 38–56%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 36–56%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.6% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 661 of 25,013 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Alton is 5.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income54,568 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband75.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet7.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet3.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,648 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)27Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,694 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov26Official
Unemployment rate5.35 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Alton?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,694 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,590of €2,891 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,891
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €961
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€234 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550) · 2025-12-31− €234
Internet€68 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550) · 2025-12-31− €68
Mobile plan€38 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Alton (Wayback Machine capture 20251110133550) · 2025-12-31− €38
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,590
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Alton Salary needed to live in Alton

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Alton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Alton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher91.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools15 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents23.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio13 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents409 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,770 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio16Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Alton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesAlton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Alton highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Alton3,632
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,632 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting15Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents1,017 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Recorded violent crimes205 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.74 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work2.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Nearest airportALN3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official
Distance to nearest airport12 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports19Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Alton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Alton.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Alton is 8.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean8.04 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202412Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.7 · Feb 7.6 · Mar 13.7 · Apr 20 · May 25 · Jun 30 · Jul 32 · Aug 31.3 · Sep 27.3 · Oct 20.7 · Nov 13.1 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI22Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -4.5 · Feb -2.5 · Mar 2.6 · Apr 8.3 · May 14.4 · Jun 19.5 · Jul 21.7 · Aug 20.7 · Sep 16.1 · Oct 9.5 · Nov 3 · Dec -2 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average temperature by monthJan 0.1 · Feb 2.6 · Mar 8.1 · Apr 14.2 · May 19.7 · Jun 24.7 · Jul 26.9 · Aug 26 · Sep 21.7 · Oct 15.1 · Nov 8 · Dec 2.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI24Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 65.8 · Feb 56.6 · Mar 88.8 · Apr 120 · May 122.6 · Jun 114 · Jul 99.9 · Aug 85.8 · Sep 75.3 · Oct 80.1 · Nov 86.9 · Dec 63.5 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI25Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading31.1 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean9.59 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites6 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean11Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation724.7 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature27.23 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature15.43 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.82 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals18Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Springfield ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±4.4 °C, Markham (Canada) ±4.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±4.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±4.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±4.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 661 is not 1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.953 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents661 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density616.3 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population25,013 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official
Population covered by crime statistics24,803 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)14Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value103,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes59.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate60.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad2.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents1.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage71.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance6.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher21.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics13Official
Households with a vehicle available89.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over11,356 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home9.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans82.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Alton

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

O'Fallon as an Alton alternative in the same region

49 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 3.2% O'Fallon vs 1.0% Alton+233%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,241 O'Fallon vs €2,648 Alton+60%
  • Residents: 96,101 O'Fallon vs 25,013 Alton+284%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 538 O'Fallon vs 3,632 Alton−85%
  • Unemployment: 2.7% O'Fallon vs 5.4% Alton−50%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.1 µg/m³ O'Fallon vs 8.0 µg/m³ Alton−24%
  • Nearest airport: 17.0 km O'Fallon vs 12.0 km Alton+42%
Full comparisonMore about O'Fallon

Plainfield as an Alton alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 345 km, better on 6 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.0% Alton+541%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,648 Alton+82%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,632 Alton−80%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,013 Alton+100%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.4% Alton−30%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,694 Alton+9%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 12.0 km Alton−25%
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Alton

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Upper Alton 1.5 km away
Rent
937.7 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,836 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Old Jamestown 12.2 km away
Rent
1,695 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
3,686 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Spanish Lake 13.5 km away
Rent
1,072 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,836 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Ives Estates25,005 residentsBallenger Creek24,999 residentsKey West24,999 residentsLadera Ranch24,996 residentsFaribault25,040 residentsBessemer24,984 residents

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Alton in rankings

#26 of 30 in US cities with the lowest median home values

Is Alton part of St. Louis?

Alton is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. St. Louis city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source20

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Alton?

The median gross salary is 3,694 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Alton?

The unemployment rate is 5.35 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Alton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 8.04 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Alton?

Police recorded 3,632 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Alton?

The published population is 25,013 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Alton?

661 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Alton a good place to live?

Alton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Alton part of St. Louis?

Alton is in the published commuting zone of St. Louis; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Alton?

Upper Alton, East Alton, Godfrey, Wood River, Bethalto are near Alton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Alton (Illinois), United States: population, rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; version af769af4c81e29904e3e23015a4f6b94]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/alton-il/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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