St. Louis metro, MO relocation guide
Moving to Alton, MO
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About Alton
Alton (about 25,700) is a historic Mississippi River city in Madison County, 18 miles north of St. Louis, and the largest city in the River Bend area. Known for its limestone river bluffs, it was the site of the last Lincoln-Douglas debate (1858) and a Civil War prison camp.
Home prices in Alton
Home prices in Alton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Alton
- Alton riverfront
- Historic Upper Alton and the Lincoln-Douglas debate site.
- National Great Rivers Museum at Melvin Price Locks and Dam (nearby).
- Alton Museum of History and Art; Jacoby Arts Center downtown.
- Piasa Bird bluff painting; Elijah Lovejoy monument.
- Argosy Casino Alton (riverboat casino).
- Rock Spring Park and Haskell Park.
Commuting from Alton
- Approximate drive to downtown St. Louis: ~30 minutes via US-67 and the Great River Road.
Schools in Alton
Public schools: Alton Community Unit School District 11. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Alton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alton, MO?
Home prices in Alton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Alton, MO?
Approximate drive to downtown St. Louis: ~30 minutes via US-67 and the Great River Road. - Which school district serves Alton, MO?
Alton is served by Alton Community Unit School District 11. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.