At a Glance
Median Income
$54,234
$20,440 per capita
Home Value
$119,300
Zillow: $173,878
Median Rent
$649/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
897/100K
3,497/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.1%
67.6% high school+
Unemployment
9.2%
24.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
15.3% smoking rate
How Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alamo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alamo residents earn a median household income of $54,234 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,440. The unemployment rate stands at 9.2% (156% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alamo is $119,300 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,878. Median rent is $649/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Alamo reports 897 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 136% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,497/100K.
Education
15.1% of adults in Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
67.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alamo has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population20,008
Median Age29.7 yrs
Density2,615/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born23.1%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,234
Per Capita$20,440
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty24.5%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,300
Rent$649
Ownership73.2%
Zillow$173,878
Housing Units7,497
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent897/100K
Property3,497/100K
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes17.8%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation98 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.1%
High School+67.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband77.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Alamo was founded in 1924.
The median home in Alamo was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
23.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.