At a Glance
Median Income
$53,195
$15,967 per capita
Home Value
$82,300
Zillow: $169,679
Median Rent
$702/mo
23.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
58.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
22.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.3%
14.8% smoking rate
How North Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows North Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is North Alamo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
North Alamo residents earn a median household income of $53,195 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,967. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in North Alamo is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,679. Median rent is $702/month, with 23.6% 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 2001.
Education
12.1% of adults in North Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(64% below the national average).
58.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
North Alamo has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population4,843
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density3,387/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Foreign Born35.0%
Veterans1.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,195
Per Capita$15,967
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty22.8%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,300
Rent$702
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$169,679
Housing Units1,585
Rent Burden23.6%
Health
Obesity45.3%
Diabetes17.6%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation99 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+58.6%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in North Alamo was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.9% of the population has a disability.
35.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.