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Alto Bonito Heights, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
971 Population 19,420/sq mi density
$27,083 Median Income $8,970 per capita
$123,500 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
605 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,083 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$123,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Alto Bonito Heights, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,083
64% below
$8,970 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
56% below
Zillow: $122,645
Violent Crime
605/100K
59% above
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
100% below
23.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
62.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How Alto Bonito Heights Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alto Bonito Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
36%
Home Value
44%
Poverty
506%
Bachelor's
0%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
159%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alto Bonito Heights a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alto Bonito Heights residents earn a median household income of $27,083 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $8,970. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 62.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alto Bonito Heights is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,645. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Alto Bonito Heights reports 605 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K.

Education

0.0% of adults in Alto Bonito Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below the national average). 23.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alto Bonito Heights has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population971
Median Age22.6 yrs
Density19,420/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

C
Median Income$27,083
Per Capita$8,970
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty62.7%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A
Home Value$123,500
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units190
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent605/100K
Property847/100K

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes20.1%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation222 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+23.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband59.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Alto Bonito Heights was built in 1985.
50.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.