Alton, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hidalgo County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
19,205
Population
2,527/sq mi density
$48,777
Median Income
$17,861 per capita
$126,600
Home Value
$190,190 Zillow
$981
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
854
Violent Crime/100K
1,089 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$48,777 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,600 home value, $981/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
854 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$126,600
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$981/mo
16% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
6% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,409
Median year built: 2002
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$126,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$190,190
Redfin Median Sale
$264,900
Median Sale Price
$264,900
Median List Price
$280,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
61.2%
Owner-Occupied
38.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$981/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,048/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$264,900
Median Days on Market
52 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
9
Price Drops
15.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$148
Active Inventory
106
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
2002
Average age of housing stock: 24 years
Homeownership Rate
61.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $126,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,190 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $264,900 |
| Median Sale Price | $264,900 |
| Median List Price | $280,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $981 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,048 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 52 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.1% |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Active Inventory | 106 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $148 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 61.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 38.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 61.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,409 |
| Median Year Built | 2002 |
| Rent Burden | 27.6% |