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Monte Alto, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Willacy County County
Monte Alto, TX
At a Glance
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)
Is Monte Alto a Good Place to Live?
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 2.2% (39% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Monte Alto reports 1,408 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 270% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,516/100K.
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. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.