Median Income $60,074

20% lower than US avg

Home Value $9,999

96% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 33.7%

5% higher than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 2.4%

80% lower than US avg

How Alfred Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population246

Median Age36.3 yrs

Density198/mi²

Male / Female43% / 57%

Largest GroupWhite 76%

Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income$60,074

Per Capita$14,525

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty2.4%

County GDP$27,852M

Commute36 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$9,999

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units105

Rent Burden30.3%

Health

Obesity33.7%

Uninsured24.2%

Smoking11.6%

Depression16.0%

Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)

AQI42 (Good)

Rain31.1 in/yr

Sunny Days330/yr

Elevation144 ft (44 m)

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%

High School+61.0%

Graduate+0.0%

School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%

Commute36 min

Broadband66.0%

Libraries10

Is Alfred a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Alfred receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include a high uninsured rate, long commute times. Alfred stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Alfred is $60,074, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Alfred is $9,999, 96% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 61.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Alfred has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F. Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. With 330 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 31.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Alfred has a population of 246 with a density of 198 people per square mile. The median age is 36.3 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (75.6%).

Population

246

Total Population

198

People / sq mi

36.3yrs

Median Age

7% below US avg

1.2mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.7%

Female 57.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Alfred vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	60.4%
	23% below US avg
Spanish	39.6%
	196% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Alfred vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Alfred is $60,074, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Alfred vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$60,074
	20% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$14,525
Avg Weekly Wage	$1,163
IRS Avg AGI	$68,680

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	2.4%
	80% below US avg
Establishments (County)	8,568
County GDP	$27,852M

Business (County)

Restaurants	982
Healthcare	1,105
Retail	1,058
Manufacturing	167

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$8,321
	138% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate	83.22%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	36.2 min
Drive Alone	79.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Alfred is $9,999, 96% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$9,999
	96% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	30.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio	$887
1 Bedroom	$935
2 Bedrooms	$1,149
3 Bedrooms	$1,497
4 Bedrooms	$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	100.0%
Housing Units	105
Median Year Built	2001

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$8,321
	138% above US avg
Effective Rate	83.22%

In Alfred, 33.7% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.2% of residents lack health insurance. 11.6% are current smokers. 16.0% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Alfred vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	33.7%
	5% above US avg
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart Disease	6.0%
High Blood Pressure	31.6%
Asthma	7.3%
COPD	5.0%
Cancer	5.1%
Stroke	3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	11.6%
	17% below US avg
Binge Drinking	16.2%
Physical Inactivity	29.3%
Depression	16.0%
Mental Distress	13.8%
Physical Distress	13.0%
Short Sleep	36.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	93.0%
Uninsured	24.2%
	181% above US avg
Checkup Rate	64.8%
Dental Visits	46.5%
Premature Death	10,927/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	6.4/10
Exercise Access	92.4%
Healthcare Facilities	1,105

Alfred has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 31.1 inches. The area enjoys 330 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

57°F Jan (14°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)

Annual Average	73.1°F
	35% above US avg
January Average	57°F (14°C)
July Average	85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days	330 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall	31.1 inches
	18% below US avg
Snowfall	0.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median	42.0
Rating	Good

Geography

Elevation	144 ft (44 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	198/sq mi
Coordinates	27.8741°N, 97.9799°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County FIPS	48355

It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 11.5-point margin. 66.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 55.3%

D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 11.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	0.0%
	100% below US avg
High School+	61.0%
Graduate Degree+	0.0%
School Test Score	5.10

B Education Grade (3.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2	Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density	198/sq mi
Total Area	1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	66.0%
Public Libraries	10
Healthcare Facilities	1,105
Restaurants	982
Retail Stores	1,058

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	38
FEMA Disaster Declarations	91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	36.2 min
Drive Alone	79.3%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Alfred, TX

How Alfred Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Economy

Housing

Health

Climate

Education

Community

Is Alfred a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Alfred vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Alfred vs U.S. Average

Income: Alfred vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Alfred vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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