Alice, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County
Alice, TX
At a Glance
How Alice Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alice's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Alice a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Alice residents earn a median household income of $46,963 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,914. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 871 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alice is $107,700 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $135,284. Median rent is $874/month, with 34.6% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Alice reports 555 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,231/100K.
Education
12.6% of adults in Alice hold a bachelor's degree or higher (63% below the national average). 79.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alice 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 totals 29.1 inches.