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Alton
Nassau
About the neighborhood
Alton offers a peaceful atmosphere perfect for residents seeking tranquility and quiet surroundings. The city features predominantly single detached homes and townhouses, many built around the mid-1960s, providing charming and established residences. Most properties are conveniently located within a short drive of the nearest highway, with ample parking available throughout the area. Educational institutions, including both primary and high schools, are easily accessible no matter the location. While a vehicle is necessary for most errands, this practical setup supports easy commuting and daily tasks. Alton combines serene living with convenient access to essential amenities.
Highlights
This area is great forCar friendly
This area is great forDaycares
This area is great forElementary Schools
Characteristics
Transportation
Cars are a great mode of transportation in Alton. It is convenient to park, and most real estate listings are a rather short drive from the closest highway. Alton is not particularly bike-friendly since the bicycling network is not very extensive, and there are a good number of hills. Alton is also not very well-suited for pedestrians because running daily errands is inconvenient without needing to resort to a car.
Services
In Alton, locals will generally be able to get to both primary and secondary schools without a car. At the elementary level, both public and private schools can be found. When it comes to eating, in most cases, a vehicle is needed to buy groceries. There are a few choices for those who value nearby restaurants.
Character
Alton offers a calm environment. Most areas in Alton are very quiet, as the streets are usually very peaceful.
Car friendly9.6
Excellent access to freeways and/or major arteries, with almost no chance of parking problems
Cycling friendly4.2
Somewhat suitable for bicycle commuting and/or recreational cycling
Pedestrian friendly1.8
Other transportation modes are needed to reach day-to-day needs
Restaurants3.2
Some restaurants within a short drive
Groceries3.2
Some groceries within a short drive
Shopping2.0
Some shops within a short drive
Cafes1.6
Few or no cafés within a short drive
Quiet9.0
Very few sources of noise nearby
Nightlife2.6
Some bars within a short drive
Vibrant0.8
Calm atmosphere at all hours
Neighborhood Demographics
Median Household Income
- Median Per Capita Income
- $38,328
- Median Household Income
- $93,045
Housing Type
- 83.0% SINGLE DETACHED
- 3.2% SEMI DETACHED
- 9.6% MULTIPLEX (2-4 UNITS)
- 2.3% APARTMENT (5-19 UNITS)
- 0.0% APARTMENT (20+ UNITS)
- 2.3% MOBILE
- Single detached
- 83.0%
- Semi detached
- 3.2%
- Multiplex (2-4 units)
- 9.6%
- Apartment (5-19 units)
- 2.3%
- Apartment (20+ units)
- 0.0%
- Mobile
- 2.3%
Population Age
- Median Age
- 32.6%
- 0 to 4
- 3.8%
- 5 to 9
- 9.0%
- 10 to 14
- 5.3%
- 15 to 19
- 8.0%
- 20 to 24
- 14.0%
- 25 to 29
- 4.8%
- 30 to 34
- 7.1%
- 35 to 39
- 3.8%
- 40 to 44
- 7.3%
- 45 to 49
- 2.4%
- 50 to 54
- 4.3%
- 55 to 59
- 8.3%
- 60 to 64
- 7.7%
- 65 to 69
- 3.4%
- 70 to 74
- 4.1%
- 75 to 79
- 2.2%
- 80 to 84
- 3.0%
- 85 and over
- 1.2%
Education Level
- 4.4% DID NOT GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL
- 35.3% HIGH SCHOOL
- 26.7% SOME COLLEGE, NO DEGREE
- 14.1% DEGREE, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA BELOW BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 14.1% BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- 4.6% MASTER'S DEGREE
- 0.5% PROFESSIONAL DEGREE
- 0.5% PHD
- Did not graduate high school
- 4.4%
- High School
- 35.3%
- Some college, no degree
- 26.7%
- Degree, certificate, or diploma below bachelor's degree
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's degree
- 14.1%
- Master's degree
- 4.6%
- Professional degree
- 0.5%
- PhD
- 0.5%
Commute Mode
- 0.5% FOOT
- 1.8% BIKE
- 0.7% TRANSIT
- 91.0% DRIVE
- 1.1% OTHER
- Foot
- 0.5%
- Bike
- 1.8%
- Transit
- 0.7%
- Drive
- 91.0%
- Other
- 1.1%
- None
- 4.8%
Comparable Listings in Alton
Pending
907 7TH AVEALTON, IA 51003
3
3
1,384 SQ FT
Listing by Siouxland Town & Country Realty
MLS® #: 833997
402 6TH STALTON, IA 51003
3
3
2,366 SQ FT
Listing by Siouxland Town & Country Realty
MLS® #: 834509
Pending
New Listing
Updated
1311 CANAL CT SEORANGE CITY, IA 51041
1
2
2,078 SQ FT
Listing by Realty Associates
MLS® #: 824751
1311 CANAL CT SEORANGE CITY, IA 51041
2
2
2,202 SQ FT
Listing by Realty Associates
MLS® #: 827733
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