Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Alton

Affordability in Alton, IL

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median monthly rent in Alton is $1,015 and the median household income is $54,568, with renters making up 40% of households. Alton's 8 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties offer 511 total units as an alternative to market-rate rents for income-qualifying residents.

Safety

According to the Alton Police Department's FBI-reported data, Alton had a violent crime rate of 951 per 100,000 residents in 2024 (FBI Crime Data Explorer). Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and local definitions.

None of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Alton are mapped in a high-risk flood zone, based on available flood data.

Getting Around Alton

According to Walk Score, the area around Alton's assisted properties has a Walk Score of 19 ("Car-Dependent") and a Bike Score of 18, reflecting limited walkability and bikeability in most parts of the city. No Transit Score is available. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

• Walk Score: 19 - Car-Dependent
• Bike Score: 18

Residents without a vehicle may want to research local bus routes through Madison County Transit (MCT), which serves the Alton area, before committing to a specific property.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 8 public schools across 2 districts serve Alton, including 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools. Quality and resources vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a decision.

Cost of Renting in Alton, IL

The median household income in Alton is $54,568 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median gross rent is $1,015 per month, also per Census ACS 5-Year estimates.

Income-based housing in Alton can significantly reduce what you pay each month. Rent at HUD-assisted and LIHTC properties is typically calculated as a percentage of your income rather than tied to market rates.

• Median household income: $54,568/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,015/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 40% of occupied units in Alton (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units tracked on Lease Lantern: 511 across 8 properties

Environment & Flood Risk

According to flood mapping data, none of the 8 HUD-assisted properties in Alton are mapped in a flood zone, and none are flagged as high-risk. Renters at these specific properties face no identified flood exposure based on available data.