What are the schools like in South Alamo, TX?

School district data for South Alamo is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Alamo?

The median household income in South Alamo, TX is $35,742 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.3%.

What is the weather like in South Alamo, TX?

South Alamo has an average high temperature of 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is South Alamo, TX affordable or expensive?

South Alamo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 represents the national average. This means South Alamo is 14% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $67,900 and the median rent is $629 per month.

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

South Alamo has a violent crime rate of 287.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1623.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Alamo, TX a Good Place to Live?

South Alamo is a small town of 3,433 in Texas, with a median household income of $35,742 and a 9.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is 14% below the national average.

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

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

All South 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

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

Metric	South Alamo, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$67,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$629	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,742	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

South Alamo's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — 24% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

287.8 /100k

Property Crime

1623.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Alamo, TX	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	40.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Alamo sees average highs of 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July, with 25.7 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Alamo, TX
Average High — January	71.3°F
Average High — July	95.7°F
Annual Precipitation	25.7"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	South Alamo, TX	National Avg
Population	3,433	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	50.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.7%	22.2%
65 and over	11.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alamo, TX 2 mi San Juan, TX 4 mi Scissors, TX 4 mi Donna, TX 4 mi North Alamo, TX 5 mi

South Alamo vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Alamo, TX affordable or expensive?

South Alamo's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average. That makes South Alamo roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $67,900 and median rent is $629/month.

What is the crime rate in South Alamo, TX?

South Alamo's violent crime rate is 287.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1623.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Alamo?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Alamo, TX a good place to live?

South Alamo, TX has a population of 3,433, a median household income of $35,742, and an unemployment rate of 9.3%. 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 South Alamo?

South Alamo averages 71.3°F in January and 95.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.7 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Alamo?

The population of South Alamo, Texas is 3,433 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Alamo?

Key numbers for living in South Alamo: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $67,900, median household income $35,742, crime index 76 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Alamo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.