Living in South Alamo, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of South Alamo · Census data 2020–2024
South Alamo has 3,309 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $33,875 (57% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $69,600, the median rent is $677/month.
South Alamo at a glance
- Population
- 3,309
- Median age
- 34.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $33,875State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $69,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $677/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 1.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is South Alamo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 57% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in South Alamo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In South Alamo the median home value is $69,600, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $677 per month, which is 26.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,070 a month in housing costs.
South Alamo median household income
The median household income in South Alamo is $33,875 and the income per person is $16,677. 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in South Alamo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,027
- Owner-occupied
- 81.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.8%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 3.57
South Alamo demographics
- Population
- 3,309
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 927
- Foreign-born
- 41.1%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of South Alamo ›
Education in South Alamo
1.1% of adults 25 and older in South Alamo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in South Alamo
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
South Alamo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Alamo | 3,309 | $33,875 | $69,600 | $677 |
| Alamo | 20,255 | $57,096 | $145,100 | $811 |
| San Juan | 36,149 | $56,562 | $126,700 | $961 |
| Scissors | 4,267 | $40,938 | $82,400 | $661 |
| North Alamo | 4,819 | $55,408 | $82,900 | $697 |
| Donna | 16,833 | $40,438 | $86,100 | $806 |
| Midway South | 2,308 | $54,427 | $108,400 | $738 |
| Pharr | 80,333 | $52,814 | $121,900 | $1,037 |
| Midway North | 3,594 | $58,184 | $112,200 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in South Alamo, TX?
The median household income in South Alamo is $33,875, 57% 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 South Alamo?
The median home value in South Alamo is $69,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in South Alamo?
The median gross rent in South Alamo is $677 per month, about 26.4% of household income.
Is South Alamo, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes. Minuses: median household income 57% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 33.3%.
What is the median age in South Alamo?
The median age in South Alamo is 34.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in South Alamo?
The average commute to work in South Alamo is 24 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in South Alamo?
The unemployment rate in South Alamo is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is South Alamo?
1.1% of adults in South Alamo 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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