Housing in Alton, IA

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$289,331

Alton vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Alton is highlighted.

Median Home Value

57th%ilemost expensive$204,600show rank

Median Rent

23rd%ilemost expensive rent$750show rank

Rent Burden

4th%ilehighest rent burden10.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$204,600

Median Rent

$750

Total Housing Units

618

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Owner Occupied

84.9%

Renter Occupied

15.1%

Median Property Tax

$2,669

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,198

Housing Types

Single Family

81.2%

Multi-Family

15.1%

Mobile Home

3.7%

The median home value in Alton, IA is $204,600. According to Zillow, the home value index for Alton is $289,331. The median rent is $750 per month (Census ACS). About 84.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1968. There are 618 total housing units.