What are the schools like in Alto, TX?

Alto is served primarily by ALTO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.

What is the median household income in Alto?

The median household income in Alto, TX is $37,955 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.7%.

What is the weather like in Alto, TX?

Alto has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Alto, TX affordable or expensive?

Alto's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alto is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $104,000 and the median rent is $567 per month.

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

Alto has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1317.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alto, TX a Good Place to Live?

Alto is a small town of 1,101 in Texas, with a median household income of $37,955 and a 9.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Alto stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Alto is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alto 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: 87.2

Alto's overall cost of living index is 87.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alto costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Alto, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$104,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$567	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	39.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$37,955	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alto's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

1317.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alto is served primarily by ALTO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alto, TX	National Avg
School District	ALTO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	8.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alto sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July, with 48.1 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alto, TX
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	90.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.1"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Alto, TX	National Avg
Population	1,101	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	56.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.9%	22.2%
65 and over	19.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Rusk, TX 11 mi Wells, TX 13 mi Reklaw, TX 16 mi Cushing, TX 17 mi Gallatin, TX 18 mi

ZIP Codes in Alto

Alto, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75925

Alto vs Other Cities

Alto, TX vs Rusk, TX Alto, TX vs Wells, TX Alto, TX vs Reklaw, TX Alto, TX vs Cushing, TX Alto, TX vs Gallatin, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alto, TX affordable or expensive?

Alto's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Alto roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $104,000 and median rent is $567/month.

What is the crime rate in Alto, TX?

Alto's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1317.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alto?

Public schools in Alto are operated by ALTO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alto, TX a good place to live?

Alto, TX has a population of 1,101, a median household income of $37,955, and an unemployment rate of 9.7%. 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 Alto?

Alto averages 55.6°F in January and 90.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.1 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alto?

Alto, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75925.

What is the population of Alto?

The population of Alto, Texas is 1,101 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alto?

Key numbers for living in Alto: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $104,000, median household income $37,955, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alto side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.