Monte Alto, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,260 Population 1,004/sq mi density
$40,920 Median Income $13,514 per capita
$96,400 Home Value $136,893 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,920 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Monte Alto, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,920
46% below
$13,514 per capita
Home Value
$96,400
66% below
Zillow: $136,893
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
48% below
60.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
6% above
44.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
47.1%
47% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F

How Monte Alto Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
54%
Home Value
34%
Rent
87%
Poverty
356%
Bachelor's
52%
Unemployment
106%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Monte Alto a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Monte Alto residents earn a median household income of $40,920 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $13,514. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 44.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 318 business establishments, including 26 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Monte Alto is $96,400 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,893. Median rent is $1,013/month, with 24.8% 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 1995.

Education

17.4% of adults in Monte Alto hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below the national average). 60.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Monte Alto has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,260
Median Age25.6 yrs
Density1,004/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born27.5%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$40,920
Per Capita$13,514
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty44.1%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$861

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,400
Rent$1,013
Ownership93.1%
Zillow$136,893
Housing Units620
Rent Burden24.8%

Health

Obesity47.1%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,567/100K

Climate

Avg Temp75°F
Rain23.6 in/yr
Elevation55 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+60.0%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute17 min
Broadband70.6%
Internet Speed164 Mbps
EV Stations7

Did You Know?

The median home in Monte Alto was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.6% of the population has a disability.
27.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 164 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.