Moving to East Alton, Illinois

East Alton had an estimated 5,689 residents in the 2020–2024 American Community Survey. The same dataset reports a $106,700 median owner-occupied home value, $881 median gross rent and 21.8-minute mean commute. East Alton's parks page identifies Van Preter Park and other neighborhood recreation options. Compare homes by which park has the facilities you would use and how easily you could reach it.

The published median value of owner-occupied homes (data as of 2024-12-31) is $106,700 in East Alton, Illinois. That describes existing homes in a survey period, not current listings or the homes available within your budget. Compare actual properties and their condition.

CityHub does not identify an assigned school for a home in East Alton, Illinois. The district and attendance boundary depend on the exact address and can change. Use the official lookup as a starting point, then confirm with the district before making a housing decision.

The published mean travel time to work (data as of 2024-12-31) is 21.8 minutes for residents of East Alton, Illinois. That average covers many destinations and schedules; it does not predict your own trip. Test a prospective address at your usual hour.

The published median gross rent (data as of 2024-12-31) is $881/month in East Alton, Illinois. This is a survey measure, not a current rental quote. Check current offers, utilities, insurance and travel costs for the exact home.

The published mean travel time to work is 21.8 minutes. That describes residents’ trips, not the trip from a home you are considering. Test your destination during your usual travel hours. Eastgate Plaza is one documented local destination; check the route and current access from the home you are considering. Confirm school assignment, property condition and recurring costs for the exact address.