Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
East Alton
East Alton, IL Area Guide
Avg Rent
$699
Population
5,780
Renter Mix
44% Rent
A quaint, secluded Saint Louis suburb
Suburban
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Affordable
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Great Location
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East Alton is a village and suburb is located about 20 miles northeast of Saint Louis. Great for renters of all ages, East Alton offers affordable cottages, ranch-style houses, and low-rise apartments for rent. Like most suburbs, East Alton is packed with amenities and great parks. Residents have plenty of options for shopping and dining located across town. Van Preter Park is a local favorite with sports facilities, picnic tables, and beautiful gardens. If you’re looking for more to do, East Alton also has a skating rink, a movie theater, and community events held throughout the year, like the annual Soap Box Debry. Industry and manufacturing drives the economy in East Alton, but many residents work in the city. By living in East Alton, you’ll only be 35 minutes from Saint Louis, great for commutes to work or a day trip.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,993
Average: $65,779
Education
782
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
2,757
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
East Alton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
44%
Non-Renters
56%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in East Alton, IL is $699 for one bedroom, and $863 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in East Alton has increased by 1.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$699/month
420 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly East Alton, IL is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
408 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
191 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Audubon Center at Riverlands
- The Nature Institute
- Confluence Point State Park
- Fort Belle Fontaine Park
- Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Military Bases
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.