Living in West Alto Bonito, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Alto Bonito · Census data 2020–2024
West Alto Bonito has 822 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $40,896 (48% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $82,300.
West Alto Bonito is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Alto Bonito at a glance
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 29.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $40,896State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $82,300State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 74.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is West Alto Bonito a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 44.9%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Alto Bonito
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Alto Bonito the median home value is $82,300, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Alto Bonito median household income
The median household income in West Alto Bonito is $40,896 and the income per person is $14,645. 44.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Alto Bonito: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 240
- Owner-occupied
- 74.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 3.43
West Alto Bonito demographics
- Population
- 822
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 7.7%
- Households
- 240
- Foreign-born
- 60.1%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Alto Bonito ›
Education in West Alto Bonito
11% of adults 25 and older in West Alto Bonito have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Alto Bonito
- Unemployment rate
- 11.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
West Alto Bonito vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alto Bonito | 822 | $40,896 | $82,300 | — |
| Villarreal | 140 | $25,938 | — | — |
| Alto Bonito Heights | 1,121 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Mikes | 1,688 | $49,375 | $95,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Alto Bonito, TX?
The median household income in West Alto Bonito is $40,896, 48% 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 West Alto Bonito?
The median home value in West Alto Bonito is $82,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is West Alto Bonito, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 11.9%; a poverty rate of 44.9%.
What is the median age in West Alto Bonito?
The median age in West Alto Bonito is 29.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Alto Bonito?
The average commute to work in West Alto Bonito is 16 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Alto Bonito?
The unemployment rate in West Alto Bonito is 11.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Alto Bonito?
11% of adults in West Alto Bonito 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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