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Showing latest year with year-over-year changes. Full permit history available with a paid plan. View plans →

Year

Insightsi

40 housing units were permitted in 2024.

  • •186% more units than the average Madison County town (14), suggesting faster-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $376K — 10% above the Madison County average of $344K, indicating higher-end construction.
  • •100% of new units were multi-family (apartments, condos, duplexes).

Total Unitsi

40

2024

Total Valuei

$15.1M

2024

Single-Familyi

0%

0 units

Multi-Familyi

100%

40 units

Alton vs. Avg. Madison Co. Town (2024)i

AltonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi4014+186%
Total Valuei$15.1M$4.8M+213%
Single-Familyi012-100%
Multi-Familyi402+1900%
Buildingsi1013-23%
Value / Uniti$376K$344K+10%

Housing Units Permittedi

Solid line is Alton; dashed line is Madison County average.

Construction Valuei

Solid line is Alton; dashed line is Madison County average.

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey