St. Louis metro, MO relocation guide
Moving to East Alton, MO
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About East Alton
East Alton (about 5,800) is a village in Madison County between Alton and Wood River, a classic river town with affordable housing and its own school district. Well located along IL-255 for commutes to St. Louis or the River Bend.
Home prices in East Alton
Home prices in East Alton vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in East Alton
- Van Preter Park and the village park system.
- Nearby Alton riverfront (about 10 minutes).
- Lewis and Clark State Historic Site in Hartford (about 10 minutes).
Commuting from East Alton
- Approximate drive to downtown St. Louis: ~28 minutes via IL-255 to I-270.
East Alton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in East Alton, MO?
Home prices in East Alton vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from East Alton, MO?
Approximate drive to downtown St. Louis: ~28 minutes via IL-255 to I-270.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.