Alton, IL vs Riverside, OH
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
Riverside
79.4
#128 nationally
Riverside leads in crime level (10.0 vs 26.4). Riverside leads in average commute (20.1 min vs 23.4 min). Riverside leads in median household income ($56,232 vs $49,439).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, IL | Riverside, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.1 (#275) | 79.4 (#128) |
| Population | 25,006 | 24,340 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $105,039 | $174,321 |
| Median Household Income | $49,439 | $56,232 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 26.4 | 10.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | Even |
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+
79.4 Score
Riverside, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$174,321
Population
24,340
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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