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West Alto Bonito, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
745 Population 6,208/sq mi density
$39,360 Median Income $11,538 per capita
$63,400 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
605 Violent Crime/100K 847 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$39,360 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
605 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

West Alto Bonito, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$39,360
48% below
$11,538 per capita
Home Value
$63,400
78% below
Zillow: $122,645
Violent Crime
605/100K
59% above
847/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
42.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.9%
258% above
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
52% above
20.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

How West Alto Bonito Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows West Alto Bonito's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
52%
Home Value
22%
Poverty
176%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
358%
Crime
159%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is West Alto Bonito a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

West Alto Bonito residents earn a median household income of $39,360 , which is 48% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $11,538. The unemployment rate stands at 12.9% (258% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in West Alto Bonito is $63,400 , 78% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,645. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.

Safety & Crime

West Alto Bonito reports 605 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 847/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in West Alto Bonito hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 42.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

West Alto Bonito has an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population745
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density6,208/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

D
Median Income$39,360
Per Capita$11,538
Unemployment12.9%
Poverty21.8%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,400
Rent
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units155
Rent Burden33.6%

Crime

F
Violent605/100K
Property847/100K

Health

Obesity48.9%
Diabetes23.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation167 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+42.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in West Alto Bonito was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.