Best Neighborhoods in Bethalto village, IL

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 9,2812026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Bethalto village, IL — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Bethalto village is Prestbury CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Bethalto village has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Prestbury CDP with a violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents, 67% below the national average of 3.6. The most affordable is Mitchell CDP with a median home value of $97,200.

Bethalto village has a population of 9,281, a median household income of $67,569, an unemployment rate of 4.7%, and a poverty rate of 9.6%. The median home value citywide is $156,300, which is 45% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Prestbury CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$348,400

Crime: 1.2

Arbury Hills CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$206,500

Crime: 1.2

Lake Petersburg CDP

94/100

Kurby Score

$315,600

Crime: 1.2

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Bethalto village ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Prestbury CDP	95	$348,400	—	1.2 per 1K	1.8%	0.0%
	Arbury Hills CDP	95	$206,500	—	1.2 per 1K	2.9%	1.1%
	Lake Petersburg CDP	94	$315,600	—	1.2 per 1K	0.0%	2.3%
4	Lake Camelot CDP	94	$221,200	—	1.2 per 1K	0.0%	2.1%
5	Lake Carroll CDP	94	$285,400	—	1.2 per 1K	3.2%	0.0%
6	Oak Run CDP	94	$267,300	—	1.2 per 1K	4.2%	1.2%
7	Lost Nation CDP	94	$214,300	—	1.2 per 1K	2.6%	0.0%
8	Twin Grove CDP	93	$246,500	—	1.2 per 1K	10.3%	0.8%
9	Heritage Lake CDP	93	$207,500	—	1.2 per 1K	5.4%	0.0%
10	Crystal Lawns CDP	92	$215,000	—	1.2 per 1K	4.7%	4.4%
11	Westlake Village CDP	92	$212,700	—	1.2 per 1K	1.3%	5.7%
12	Argyle CDP	92	$260,800	—	1.2 per 1K	0.0%	5.5%
13	Coyne Center CDP	92	$207,400	—	1.2 per 1K	11.1%	1.7%
14	Lockport Heights CDP	92	$186,700	—	1.2 per 1K	0.0%	5.5%
15	Forest Lake CDP	92	$312,500	—	1.2 per 1K	2.4%	5.4%
16	Willow Lake CDP	92	$145,500	—	1.2 per 1K	7.1%	0.0%
17	Rosewood Heights CDP	91	$121,800	—	1.2 per 1K	7.1%	5.0%
18	The Galena Territory CDP	91	$291,300	—	1.2 per 1K	0.9%	1.0%
19	Holiday Shores CDP	91	$194,800	—	1.2 per 1K	3.1%	7.3%
20	Rome CDP	90	$152,600	—	1.2 per 1K	5.0%	0.0%
21	Mitchell CDP	88	$97,200	—	1.2 per 1K	13.4%	7.0%
22	Grandwood Park CDP	88	$306,600	—	1.2 per 1K	3.1%	2.0%
23	Como CDP	87	$159,600	—	1.2 per 1K	18.6%	6.6%
24	Lakewood Shores CDP	87	$180,700	—	1.2 per 1K	9.8%	2.3%
25	Lake of the Woods CDP	86	$197,100	—	1.2 per 1K	10.5%	7.4%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Bethalto village for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Prestbury CDP
1.2 per 1K
2
Arbury Hills CDP
1.2 per 1K
3
Lake Petersburg CDP
1.2 per 1K
4
Lake Camelot CDP
1.2 per 1K
5
Lake Carroll CDP
1.2 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Mitchell CDP
$97,200
2
Rosewood Heights CDP
$121,800
3
Willow Lake CDP
$145,500
4
Rome CDP
$152,600
5
Como CDP
$159,600

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Argyle CDP
$159,135
2
Westlake Village CDP
$144,688
3
Lake Camelot CDP
$138,043
4
Grandwood Park CDP
$133,553
5
Prestbury CDP
$126,667

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Bethalto village

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Bethalto village?

The top neighborhoods in Bethalto village based on the Kurby Score are: Prestbury CDP, Arbury Hills CDP, Lake Petersburg CDP, Lake Camelot CDP, Lake Carroll CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Bethalto village?

The safest neighborhood in Bethalto village is Prestbury CDP with a violent crime rate of 1.2 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Bethalto village?

The most affordable neighborhood in Bethalto village is Mitchell CDP with a median home value of $97,200. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Bethalto village?

The unemployment rate in Bethalto village, IL is 4.7%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 9.6% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Bethalto village?

The median household income in Bethalto village, IL is $67,569. The national median is $74,580.

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