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Nestled conveniently at 3715 Horseshoe Lake Rd. in Pontoon Beach, IL, Storage Rentals of America is the ideal storage destination, strategically positioned near significant freeways for unparalleled convenience. Our facility offers seamless access to nearby landmarks and universities, providing a sense of familiarity and ease for individuals seeking reliable self-storage options. Our site, secured within a fully fenced perimeter, boasts exceptional lighting and a reliable gate system, prioritizing the safety and security of your possessions. At Storage Rentals of America, we pride ourselves on our flexible month-to-month leasing options and a dedicated call center operational 7 days a week. Whether you prefer the ease of online reservations, phone consultations, or in-person assistance, our streamlined move-in process ensures a hassle-free experience tailored to your preferences.
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Disc locks are required for all units and can be purchased at the office.
Moving and storage go hand in hand. Whether traveling across town or the country, moving is an exciting and fresh start. While Storage Rentals of America is here to help you with all your storage needs, we also want to help you get familiar with the area. That's why we put together this resource guide for Pontoon Beach, IL.
Pontoon Beach is a small village in Madison County located at the junction of Highway 111 and Highway 162. It is a part of the Greater St. Louis metropolitan area. The 2020 census counted 5,876 people who live there.
The village is new and was founded in 1963. The surrounding areas had already been developed extensively. The village is next to the communities of Granite City (west), Mitchell (northwest), Edwardsville (north), Glen Carbon (east), Collinsville (southeast), Fairmont City (south), and Madison (southwest).
The village is 12.4 square miles. Ten square miles are land, and 2.5 square miles are water. It is in the American Bottom region and the Mississippi floodplain.
The village is best known for the cottages and clubhouse constructed next to Long Lake. It got its name, Pontoon Beach, from either the bridge built across the lake supported by pontoons or the docks that residents made and connected to form a “beach” that floated on pontoons.
Pontoon Beach has many nice features and amenities.
The local economy depends on manufacturing, transportation, hospitality, and health care. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, which is reasonable. The median household income is $49,672 per year, which is about $19,000 less than the American average of $69,021. The economy is growing but less than the national average. Pontoon Beach's predicted job growth rate for the next decade is 31.5%, compared to the national rate of 33.5%.
The industries offering the most jobs are healthcare (8.7%), metal products (8.2%), hospitality (8.5%), construction (5.3%), finance/insurance (6.3%), education (5.5%), professional, scientific, technical services (4.6%), and truck transportation (3.7%).
The best neighborhoods with the most expensive homes are near the lake.
Here are the areas with nice homes for sale:
The public school district is the Granite City School District 9. The school district spends $12,184 each year per student. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17 to one, creating an average class size.
There are no private schools in this village; however, there are five private schools in nearby communities. The top three private schools are Holy Family School (K to 8th), Metro East Montessori School (PK to 6th), and Central Baptist School (K to 12th).
There are 35 colleges and universities within a 50-mile radius. The best private university close by is the Saint Louis University. The best nearby public school is the Harris Stowe State University, a four-year school.
Pontoon Beach has an elected mayor and six elected members on the Board of Trustees. The trustees are elected every two years on a staggered basis for four-year terms,
The village administration is responsible for the public park and the Bel-Air business park.
The median home price in Pontoon Beach is $177,500, trending up by 1.5% year-over-year. It is a balanced market with about the same number of homes listed for sale that have interested buyers looking for a home.
The cost of living in Pontoon Beach is very low. It is 15% lower than other cities in Illinois and 19% less than the national average for the United States.