Alton, TX
Living in Alton
Bikeability8
Walkability10
Commute69
Public Transit15
Affordability89
Public Safety70
Airports6
Hospitals68
Colleges59
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
17kPopulation+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
$32kMedian 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
$74kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
50%Built 2000 or Later
$606Median 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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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alton, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alton, TX
Faith Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
South Texas Christian Academy
4 miles, E
Agape Christian School
4 miles, S
Stepping Stones
4 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Alton, TX
Texas A & M University-Kingsville
89 miles, N
Texas A & M International University
113 miles, NW
Texas A & M University-Corpus Christi
116 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alton, TX
Mission Regional Medical Center
6 miles, S
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
7 miles, E
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
7 miles, E
South Texas Health System
8 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Alton, TX
McAllen Miller International Airport
9 miles, SE
Valley International Airport
41 miles, E
Laredo International Airport
112 miles, NW