Alton, IL Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 13,888 housing units in Alton.
This represents a 2.3% decline from 14,212 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 13,877 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 11 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Alton is about 65.4%.
Alton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 9.9%.
Average household size is 2.36 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Alton were built after 1949.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.80% |
| One Bedroom | 13.70% |
| Two Bedrooms | 39.30% |
| Three Bedrooms | 33.80% |
| Four Bedrooms | 9.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.60% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
| Median year structure was built | 1946 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $56,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $29,200 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.25 |
| Median year structure was built | 1955 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $346 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 4.70% |
| Home Equity Loan | 4.50% |
| Simple Mortgage | 50.60% |
| Debt Free | 40.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 16.3% |
