At a Glance
Median Income
$93,373
$39,502 per capita
Home Value
$297,400
Zillow: $432,142
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
36.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,059/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.6%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.6%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Van Alstyne Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Van Alstyne's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Van Alstyne a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Van Alstyne residents earn a median household income of $93,373 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,502. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,223 business establishments, including 260 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Van Alstyne is $297,400 , 5% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $432,142. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 36.5% 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 2002.
Safety & Crime
Van Alstyne reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,059/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
35.6% of adults in Van Alstyne hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% above the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Van Alstyne has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,378
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density969/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$93,373
Per Capita$39,502
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$8,370M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,121
Housing
A+
Home Value$297,400
Rent$1,141
Ownership75.0%
Zillow$432,142
Housing Units2,026
Rent Burden36.5%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,059/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary113/100K
Health
Obesity31.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death9,794/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation780 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.6%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed90 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Van Alstyne was built in 2002.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is North Texas Regional/Perrin Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 260 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 30 fatal vehicle crashes.
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