Alton, IL vs Belleville, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Alton
77.1
#275 nationally
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Belleville leads in crime level (14.6 vs 26.4). Belleville leads in median household income ($60,573 vs $49,439). Alton leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 26 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Belleville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 79.5 (#117) |
| Population | 25,006 | 40,726 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $162,506 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $60,573 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+7.9 |
C+
77.1 Score
Alton, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$105,039
Population
25,006
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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