East Alton, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In East Alton, Illinois Summary
Life in East Alton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in East Alton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in East Alton:
The population in East Alton is 5,887.
The median home value in East Alton is $88,400.
The median income in East Alton is $47,089.
The cost of living in East Alton is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in East Alton is $761.
The unemployment rate in East Alton is 4.1%.
The poverty rate in East Alton is 16.7%.
Table Of Contents
East Alton SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
7/10
Housing
4
Affordability
9
Diversity
5
Safety
8
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8.5
East Alton, IL Crime Report
52
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
878.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-62.56%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
East Alton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 52 | 878.4 | 1,985.3 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 26 | 439.2 | 425.9 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 9.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 2 | 33.8 | 97.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 152.0 | 278.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 26 | 439.2 | 1,559.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 14 | 236.5 | 246.4 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 0 | 0.0 | 1,143.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 12 | 202.7 | 169.5 | 246.0 |
East Alton, IL Cost Of Living
85
East Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
East Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | East Alton | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 87 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 88 | 105 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 94 | 100 | |
Rankings for East Alton in Illinois
Map Of East Alton, IL
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Population over time in East Alton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,021 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 6,099 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 6,158 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,171 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 6,215 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 6,231 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 6,254 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 6,309 | -0.9% |
| 2013 | 6,364 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 6,415 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in East Alton
| Race | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 90.7% | 60.2% | 59.4% |
| African American | 5.2% | 13.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 1.2% | 17.5% | 18.4% |
Gender in East Alton
| Gender | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in East Alton for adults over 25
| Education | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 41.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 22.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For East Alton, Illinois
| Income | East Alton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.1% | 5.9% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 14.1% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 7.4% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 16.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.0% | 16.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.9% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.8% | 17.1% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.2% | 8.5% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 10.1% | 9.5% |
