At a Glance
Median Income
$33,516
$19,055 per capita
Home Value
$69,700
Zillow: $169,679
Median Rent
$683/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.6%
39.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
16.4% smoking rate
How South Alamo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows South Alamo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is South Alamo a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
South Alamo residents earn a median household income of $33,516 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,055. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% 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 South Alamo is $69,700 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,679. Median rent is $683/month, with 24.6% 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 2000.
Education
1.6% of adults in South Alamo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(95% below the national average).
39.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
South 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
Population3,114
Median Age34.6 yrs
Density1,526/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born38.9%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$33,516
Per Capita$19,055
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$69,700
Rent$683
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$169,679
Housing Units990
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes19.8%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation102 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.6%
High School+39.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband80.6%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in South Alamo was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
38.9% 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.