Alice, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Jim Wells County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,797 Population 1,484/sq mi density
$46,963 Median Income $23,914 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $135,284 Zillow
$874 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature
555 Violent Crime/100K 3,231 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,963 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $874/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
555 violent crimes/100K (46% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Alice, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,963
38% below
$23,914 per capita
Home Value
$107,700
62% below
Zillow: $135,284
Median Rent
$874/mo
25% below
34.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
555/100K
46% above
3,231/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.6%
63% below
79.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
24.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.1%
31% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F

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)

Income
62%
Home Value
38%
Rent
75%
Poverty
198%
Bachelor's
37%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
146%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alice a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population17,797
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,484/mi²
Male / Female48% / 53%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$46,963
Per Capita$23,914
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty24.6%
County GDP$1,855M
Avg Weekly Wage$919

Housing

A+
Home Value$107,700
Rent$874
Ownership55.6%
Zillow$135,284
Housing Units6,870
Rent Burden34.6%

Crime

F
Violent555/100K
Property3,231/100K

Health

Obesity42.1%
Diabetes17.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death14,382/100K

Climate

Avg Temp73°F
Rain29.1 in/yr
Elevation196 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.6%
High School+79.5%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.8%
Internet Speed99 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

Alice was founded in 1888.
The median home in Alice was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Alice International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.