Texas · Metropolitan Area
Alamo Heights is a small city in Texas with a population of 7,443. Residents earn $182,819 per year, which is 143% above the national average.
Based on current data, Alamo Heights receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Alamo Heights offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alamo Heights is $182,819, which is significantly higher than the national average — 143% above $75,149. This places Alamo Heights among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Alamo Heights is $766,000, making it a premium housing market at 172% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,426 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Alamo Heights is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 65 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,349 per 100,000, 71% above the national average.
Alamo Heights is a highly educated community — 74.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Alamo Heights enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F. Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 86.0% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 14.0% |
| 4% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $182,819 |
| 143% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $95,001 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,267 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,535 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.0% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 45,524 |
| County GDP | $159,589M |
| Restaurants | 4,527 |
| Healthcare | 5,392 |
| Retail | 5,030 |
| Manufacturing | 884 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,802 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.28% |
| Commute Time | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |
| Census Median | $766,000 |
| 172% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $730,322 |
| Median List Price | $792,000 |
| Median List Price | $792,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $396 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.1% |
| Price Drops | 27.8% |
| Inventory | 36 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,426 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,152 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 72.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,802 |
| 180% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.28% |
| Obesity | 25.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.8% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 3.1% |
| Stroke | 1.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.5% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.6% |
| Premature Death | 8,758/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 88.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,392 |
| Total Violent | 65.2/100K |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.0/100K |
| Robbery | 13.0/100K |
| Assault | 39.1/100K |
| Total Property | 3,349.4/100K |
| 71% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 573.4/100K |
| Theft | 2,736.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 39.1/100K |
| Arson | 13.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 229 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.0°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,045/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.4828°N, 98.4682°W |
| County FIPS | 48029 |
Winner: Democrat by 9.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 74.4% |
| 121% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 4,045/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5,392 |
| Restaurants | 4,527 |
| Retail Stores | 5,030 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 229 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 18.3 min |
| Work from Home | 18.6% |