Texas · Metropolitan Area
Van Alstyne is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,378. Residents earn $93,373 per year, which is 24% above the national average.
Based on current data, Van Alstyne receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Van Alstyne offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Van Alstyne is $93,373, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.5%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Van Alstyne is $297,400, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Van Alstyne is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 129 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 644 per 100,000, 67% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 35.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Van Alstyne enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 82.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 17.4% |
| 30% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,373 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,502 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,121 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $77,812 |
| Unemployment | 0.5% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,223 |
| County GDP | $8,370M |
| Restaurants | 260 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 463 |
| Manufacturing | 118 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,307 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.46% |
| Commute Time | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |
| Census Median | $297,400 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $432,142 |
| Median List Price | $344,995 |
| Median List Price | $344,995 |
| $/Sq Ft | $153 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.8% |
| Inventory | 73 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,141 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,307 |
| 109% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.46% |
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.8% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.0% |
| Depression | 24.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 75.9% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,794/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Total Violent | 128.7/100K |
| 66% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 32.2/100K |
| Robbery | 32.2/100K |
| Assault | 64.4/100K |
| Total Property | 643.7/100K |
| 67% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 96.6/100K |
| Theft | 482.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 64.4/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 780 ft (238 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4217°N, 96.5832°W |
| County FIPS | 48181 |
Winner: Republican by 54.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 35.6% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 969/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 9 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 260 |
| Retail Stores | 463 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 28.6 min |
| Work from Home | 23.7% |