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

Year

Insightsi

1 housing unit were permitted in 2024.

  • •93% fewer units than the average Madison County town (14), suggesting slower-than-typical growth.
  • •Average unit valued at $230K — 33% below the Madison County average of $344K, indicating more affordable construction.
  • •All permits were for single-family homes — no multi-family construction.

Total Unitsi

1

2024

Total Valuei

$230K

2024

Single-Familyi

100%

1 units

Multi-Familyi

0%

0 units

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

East AltonAvg.Diff
Total Unitsi114-93%
Total Valuei$230K$4.8M-95%
Single-Familyi112-92%
Multi-Familyi02-100%
Buildingsi113-92%
Value / Uniti$230K$344K-33%

Housing Units Permittedi

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

Construction Valuei

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

U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey