Van Alstyne, TX Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Aria Mendoza Mar 28, 2026

Van Alstyne quality of life -am I missing something?

We have two kids and It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Has anyone dealt with this?

2 replies 1 upvotes living

Angel Watson Feb 9, 2026

Van Alstyne vs Austin -which is better?

Hey everyone, Crime rate is something to consider -Van Alstyne sits at 202.8 per 100K. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

1 replies 8 upvotes best-worst

Angel Watson Feb 5, 2026

Grocery stores in Van Alstyne -recommendations?

Hi all, What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading.

0 replies 1 upvotes qa

Angel Watson Jun 1, 2025

Should I move to Van Alstyne or stay in Baltimore?

I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Van Alstyne sits at 202.8 per 100K. The suburbs are where most families end up. Is this normal for Van Alstyne? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The cit...

15 replies 13 upvotes moving