Living in Alton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alton · Census data 2020–2024
Alton has 20,214 residents with a median age of 26.1. The median household income is $52,715 (33% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $156,300, the median rent is $1,038/month.
Alton at a glance
- Population
- 20,214
- Median age
- 26.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $52,715State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $156,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,038/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.2%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Alton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Alton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alton the median home value is $156,300, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,038 per month, which is 24.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,492 a month in housing costs.
Alton median household income
The median household income in Alton is $52,715 and the income per person is $18,575. 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Alton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,029
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Renter-occupied
- 45%
- Vacant
- 11.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2006
- Average household size
- 3.78
Alton demographics
- Population
- 20,214
- Median age
- 26.1
- Under 18
- 35.5%
- 65 and older
- 7.1%
- Households
- 5,349
- Foreign-born
- 26.1%
- Veterans
- 1.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alton ›
Education in Alton
14.2% of adults 25 and older in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alton
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 75.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Alton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | $156,300 | $1,038 |
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | — |
| Palmhurst | 2,601 | $98,125 | $375,000 | $823 |
| La Homa | 11,285 | $36,895 | $109,200 | $740 |
| Doffing | 5,004 | $32,318 | $101,700 | $785 |
| Citrus City | 2,395 | $39,375 | $93,800 | — |
| Palmview | 15,921 | $43,963 | $113,600 | $678 |
| Mission | 87,038 | $60,767 | $175,700 | $950 |
| McAllen | 145,385 | $61,579 | $190,400 | $1,049 |
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What is the median household income in Alton, TX?
The median household income in Alton is $52,715, 33% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alton?
The median home value in Alton is $156,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Alton?
The median gross rent in Alton is $1,038 per month, about 24.9% of household income.
Is Alton, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 27.5%.
What is the median age in Alton?
The median age in Alton is 26.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Alton?
The average commute to work in Alton is 24 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alton?
The unemployment rate in Alton is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alton?
14.2% of adults in Alton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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