Alton, TX

Living in Alton

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Bikeability 8
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Walkability 10
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Commute 69
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Public Transit 15
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 70
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 59
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Schools 48
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Residents

17k Population +4.9k (2010–19)
28  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated +8% (2010–19)
86% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years30%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years13%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian3%
Hispanic or Latino97%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school43%
High school graduate25%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$32k Median Household Income +$6.7k (2010–19)
66% Above Poverty +6% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K38%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed15%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office20%
Service30%

Commute

Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$74k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
50% Built 2000 or Later
$606 Median Monthly Rent +$173 (2010–19)
65% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 201310%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%

Home Value

Less than $50K26%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity98%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Alton

United States45
Texas51
McAllen Metro Area34
Hidalgo County34

Property Crime in Alton

United States48
Texas58
McAllen Metro Area57
Hidalgo County57

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton73%
Donald Trump23%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 60 1 0
Feb 64 1 0
Mar 70 1 0
Apr 76 1 0
May 81 2 0
Jun 85 3 0
Jul 86 2 0
Aug 87 2 0
Sep 83 4 0
Oct 77 2 0
Nov 69 1 0
Dec 61 1 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alton

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado12
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