What are the schools like in Alamo, TX?

Alamo is served primarily by PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD. The district operates 27 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Alamo?

The median household income in Alamo, TX is $47,398 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.4%.

What is the weather like in Alamo, TX?

Alamo has an average high temperature of 71.4°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 27.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

Alamo, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alamo, TX affordable or expensive?

Alamo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alamo is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,300 and the median rent is $655 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alamo, TX?

Alamo has a violent crime rate of 897.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3491.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alamo, TX a Good Place to Live?

Alamo is a small city of 19,811 in Texas, with a median household income of $47,398 and a 9.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

Strengths: Alamo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alamo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alamo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.6

Alamo's overall cost of living index is 85.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alamo costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alamo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$655	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	71.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,398	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Alamo's violent crime rate is 897.1 per 100,000 residents — 136% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

897.1 /100k

Property Crime

3491.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alamo is served primarily by PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alamo, TX	National Avg
School District	PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	27	—
Middle Schools	8	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	66.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alamo sees average highs of 71.4°F in January and 97.5°F in July, with 27.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alamo, TX
Average High — January	71.4°F
Average High — July	97.5°F
Annual Precipitation	27.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Alamo, TX	National Avg
Population	19,811	—
Median Age	30.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	34.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	32.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

South Alamo, TX 2 mi San Juan, TX 2 mi North Alamo, TX 2 mi Pharr, TX 5 mi Lopezville, TX 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Alamo

Alamo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

78516

Alamo vs Other Cities

Alamo, TX vs South Alamo, TX Alamo, TX vs San Juan, TX Alamo, TX vs North Alamo, TX Alamo, TX vs Pharr, TX Alamo, TX vs Lopezville, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alamo, TX affordable or expensive?

Alamo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alamo roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,300 and median rent is $655/month.

What is the crime rate in Alamo, TX?

Alamo's violent crime rate is 897.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3491.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alamo?

Public schools in Alamo are operated by PHARR-SAN JUAN-ALAMO ISD. The district has 27 elementary, 8 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 14.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alamo, TX a good place to live?

Alamo, TX has a population of 19,811, a median household income of $47,398, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alamo?

Alamo averages 71.4°F in January and 97.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 27.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alamo?

Alamo, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78516.

What is the population of Alamo?

The population of Alamo, Texas is 19,811 with a median age of 30.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alamo?

Key numbers for living in Alamo: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $99,300, median household income $47,398, crime index 208 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alamo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.