Texas
Monte Alto is a small town in Texas with a population of 2,260. Residents earn $40,920 per year, which is 46% below the national average.
Based on current data, Monte Alto receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Monte Alto offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Monte Alto is $40,920, 46% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.2%. The poverty rate of 44.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Monte Alto is $96,400, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,013 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 60.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Monte Alto has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F. Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 12.4% |
| 84% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 87.6% |
| 554% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $40,920 |
| 46% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $13,514 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $861 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $41,143 |
| Unemployment | 2.2% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 44.1% |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 318 |
| County GDP | $684M |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Healthcare | 33 |
| Retail | 36 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,378 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.54% |
| Commute Time | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |
| Census Median | $96,400 |
| 66% below US avg |
| Census Median Rent | $1,013 |
| 13% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,378 |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.54% |
| Obesity | 47.1% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 19.8% |
| Heart Disease | 7.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.4% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 43.2% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 19.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 68.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,567/100K |
| Food Environment | 3.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 62.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above US avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 24.6 inches |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 55 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 26.3744°N, 97.9727°W |
| County FIPS | 48489 |
Winner: Republican by 3.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 60.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,004/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.3 sq mi |
| Healthcare Facilities | 33 |
| Restaurants | 26 |
| Retail Stores | 36 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 2 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 16.6 min |
| Work from Home | 4.4% |