At a Glance
Median Income
$39,360
$11,538 per capita
Home Value
$63,400
Zillow: $122,645
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
42.1% high school+
Unemployment
25.3%
21.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
48.9%
20.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Alto Bonito a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
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 25.3% (603% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population745
Median Age22.5 yrs
Density6,208/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born52.8%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
D
Median Income$39,360
Per Capita$11,538
Unemployment25.3%
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%
Health
Obesity48.9%
Diabetes23.3%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease9.1%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp74°F
Rain22.5 in/yr
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.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
52.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.