Living in Van Alstyne, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Van Alstyne · Census data 2020–2024
Van Alstyne has 5,952 residents with a median age of 36.4. The median household income is $102,469 (31% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $342,700, the median rent is $1,345/month.
Van Alstyne at a glance
- Population
- 5,952
- Median age
- 36.4State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $102,469State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $342,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,345/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 75.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.7%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Van Alstyne a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Van Alstyne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Van Alstyne the median home value is $342,700, 3% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,345 per month, which is 28.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,335 a month in housing costs.
Van Alstyne median household income
The median household income in Van Alstyne is $102,469 and the income per person is $43,592. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Van Alstyne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,465
- Owner-occupied
- 75.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.6%
- Vacant
- 13.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.76
Van Alstyne demographics
- Population
- 5,952
- Median age
- 36.4
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 2,141
- Foreign-born
- 9.4%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Van Alstyne ›
Education in Van Alstyne
37.7% of adults 25 and older in Van Alstyne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Van Alstyne
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 27.1%
- Drive alone
- 60.8%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Van Alstyne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Alstyne | 5,952 | $102,469 | $342,700 | $1,345 |
| Anna | 24,330 | $105,593 | $351,700 | $2,105 |
| Howe | 3,689 | $51,108 | $201,300 | $1,217 |
| Weston | 284 | $143,750 | $505,700 | — |
| Tom Bean | 799 | $88,824 | $232,300 | $1,581 |
| Melissa | 20,136 | $138,763 | $454,000 | $2,532 |
| Whitewright | 1,659 | $57,692 | $242,000 | $743 |
| Blue Ridge | 1,104 | $77,333 | $214,500 | $1,456 |
| Gunter | 2,398 | $120,000 | $547,600 | $1,636 |
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What is the median household income in Van Alstyne, TX?
The median household income in Van Alstyne is $102,469, 31% higher 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 Van Alstyne?
The median home value in Van Alstyne is $342,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Van Alstyne?
The median gross rent in Van Alstyne is $1,345 per month, about 28.2% of household income.
Is Van Alstyne, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 21% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Van Alstyne?
The median age in Van Alstyne is 36.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Van Alstyne?
The average commute to work in Van Alstyne is 31 minutes; 27.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Van Alstyne?
The unemployment rate in Van Alstyne is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Van Alstyne?
37.7% of adults in Van Alstyne 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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