Living in Monte Alto, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Monte Alto · Census data 2020–2024
Monte Alto has 2,350 residents with a median age of 24. The median household income is $30,486 (61% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $89,400, the median rent is $927/month.
Monte Alto at a glance
- Population
- 2,350
- Median age
- 24State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $30,486State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $89,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $927/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Monte Alto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 61% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 67.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Monte Alto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Monte Alto the median home value is $89,400, 73% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $927 per month, which is 22.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $976 a month in housing costs.
Monte Alto median household income
The median household income in Monte Alto is $30,486 and the income per person is $12,321. 67.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Monte Alto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 701
- Owner-occupied
- 78.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.3%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 3.51
Monte Alto demographics
- Population
- 2,350
- Median age
- 24
- Under 18
- 38.8%
- 65 and older
- 8.1%
- Households
- 670
- Foreign-born
- 34.3%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Monte Alto ›
Education in Monte Alto
11.1% of adults 25 and older in Monte Alto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Monte Alto
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 80%
Monte Alto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monte Alto | 2,350 | $30,486 | $89,400 | $927 |
| Hargill | 609 | $19,222 | $75,400 | — |
| Elsa | 5,697 | $42,439 | $81,600 | $767 |
| Edcouch | 2,739 | $21,843 | $58,500 | $552 |
| La Blanca | 2,998 | $56,008 | $82,300 | $923 |
| La Villa | 3,005 | $31,359 | $101,000 | — |
| Laguna Seca | 239 | $39,179 | $49,900 | — |
| La Coma Heights | 127 | $43,063 | $155,600 | — |
| San Carlos | 3,678 | $49,132 | $75,600 | $711 |
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What is the median household income in Monte Alto, TX?
The median household income in Monte Alto is $30,486, 61% 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 Monte Alto?
The median home value in Monte Alto is $89,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Monte Alto?
The median gross rent in Monte Alto is $927 per month, about 22.3% of household income.
Is Monte Alto, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 61% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 67.1%.
What is the median age in Monte Alto?
The median age in Monte Alto is 24 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Monte Alto?
The average commute to work in Monte Alto is 22 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Monte Alto?
The unemployment rate in Monte Alto is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Monte Alto?
11.1% of adults in Monte Alto 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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