Alton, IA Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 475 housing units in Alton.
This represents a 11.8% growth from 425 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 413 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 62 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Alton is about 77.9%.
Alton's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.6%.
Average household size is 2.51 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Alton were built after 1955.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 0.40% |
| One Bedroom | 6.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 36% |
| Four Bedrooms | 25.50% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3.40% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.75 |
| Median year structure was built | 1952 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $73,600 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $112,500 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 1.68 |
| Median year structure was built | 1969 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $338 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.30% |
| Simple Mortgage | 45.50% |
| Debt Free | 48.80% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 14% |
