$173,939Average Value$114Average Price per Sq Ft8Homes For Sale
Pontoon Beach boasts small-town feeling
North of St. Louis is the neighborhood of Pontoon Beach, home to nearly 6,000 people and full of parks and hiking trails. “In recent years, people working in downtown St. Louis have been moving farther from the city as jobs went hybrid or remote. People want more space and the opportunity to own their own homes instead of renting in the city, and Pontoon Beach is a great place to find a starter home,” says Kimberly Hunt, a realtor with Bev George & Associates, which has operated in Madison County for over 31 years. Hunt also says, “There’s a small-town feel to the suburbs around St. Louis. Everyone knows everyone and looks out for each other.”
Affordable homes found in Pontoon Beach
Houses in this neighborhood are mostly single-story ranchers or split-levels and feature grassy lawns and paved sidewalks. Most houses offer a one or two-car attached garage, two to four bedrooms and two to three bathrooms. Single-family houses are priced between $125,000 and $350,000, with houses in the lower price range built in the mid-1900s and houses in the upper price range built in the past decade. “Houses in Pontoon Beach are much more affordable than houses in downtown St. Louis, so this area is a common choice for people looking to buy a house without leaving the metropolitan area,” says Hunt.
Most homes in Pontoon Beach feature grassy lawns and paved sidewalks.
Pontoon Beach is a great place to find a starter home.
Pontoon Beach has a know-your-neighbor vibe and a strong community spirit.
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Several restaurants in Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach has several local restaurants to enjoy, including Tres Caminos Pontoon Beach, a Mexican restaurant serving fresh-to-order tacos, fajitas and margaritas. There’s also Uncle Linny’s Food and Brews, serving classic American bar fare like burgers, wings and pretzels with beer cheese. Uncle Linny’s also has an arcade gaming area and outdoor seating. While Pontoon Beach doesn’t have many large groceries within its borders, there is a Schnucks, a Farm Fresh and an ALDI in the nearby Maryland Place neighborhood.
Uncle Linny’s Restaurant serves classic American bar fare like burgers, wings and pretzels.
Uncle Linny’s has a hot food bar, arcade gaming area, and outdoor seating.
Tres Caminos serves fresh-to-order tacos, fajitas and margaritas.
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Pontoon Beach students attend Granite City schools
Students in Pontoon Beach can attend public schools in the Granite City Community Unit School District Number 9. A student may attend Mitchell Elementary School, rated C-plus by Niche before heading to Coolidge Junior High, rated C. Students can receive their diploma from Granite City High School, rated C-plus. The Granite City School Band has received all-district honors in recent years and sent 31 students to the district competition in 2023.
Mitchell Elementary School is rated C-plus by Niche.
Coolidge Junior High is rated C by Niche.
Granite City High School is ranked 437-664th within Illinois.
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Wilson Park is only one park near Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach offers plenty of opportunities to get outside. To the south, Horseshoe Lake State Park boasts nearly 3,000 acres of public land with picnic shelters, playgrounds, camping, bird-watching and outdoor sports facilities. “Horseshoe Lake is a well-known vacation destination for St. Louis residents,” says Hunt. “People flock there in the summer to go camping and boating.”
Closer to Pontoon Beach, Wilson Park has an 18-hole disc golf course, as well as a mile-long walking trail, tennis courts, baseball fields and a public pool. During cold weather, the Granite City Ice Rink opens for locals to enjoy ice skating and ice hockey. And it’s not just parks that Pontoon City has to offer. North of Pontoon Beach is Tri-City Speedway, a place to enjoy NASCAR races with friends and neighbors. Head to Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site for an educational activity. This heritage trail site features a range of interactive exhibits, including a replica of Lewis and Clark’s keelboat.
The Madison County Transit Nature stretches between the cities of Granite City and Edwardsville.
Pontoon Beach offers plenty of opportunities to get outside.
Tri-City Speedway is a place to enjoy NASCAR races with friends and neighbors.
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Route 111 Highway is near Pontoon Beach
Pontoon Beach is close to Illinois Route 111 Highway, which merges with Route 55 and leads directly to downtown St. Louis, approximately 14 miles south. Getting to the St. Louis Downtown Airport is roughly 15 miles south from Pontoon Beach via Interstate 255. Residents can also take the Metro St. Louis bus into the city.
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Parks in this Area
Wilson Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Picnic Area
Lewis and Clark State Memorial Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Parking Lot
Horseshoe Lake State Park
Dad's Club Park
Baseball/Softball
Playground
Miner Park
Hartford Park
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Trails
Transit
Airport
St Louis Lambert International
33 min drive
Bus
Il 111 & Engineer Rd S & W
Bus
Gcc Dr & Dial S & W
Bus
Il 111 & Lakeview Dr S & W
Bus
Dial N & E
Bus
Lakeview Dr & Amazon N & E
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Il 111 & Pontoon Rd S & W
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Pontoon Rd & Lake Dr S & W
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pontoon Beach
US
Homicide
3
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
3
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
3
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pontoon Beach, Mitchell sell after 50 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Pontoon Beach, Mitchell over the last 12 months is $163,537, up 15% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,201
Median Age
40
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.8%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$54,099
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$72,269
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
84.5%
College Graduates
18.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
6.5%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.7%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
41''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
8''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
30/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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