Van Alstyne is a small town of 4,846 in Texas, with a median household income of $75,882
.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Van Alstyne stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Van Alstyne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Van Alstyne 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: 91.8
Van Alstyne's overall cost of living index is 91.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Van Alstyne costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Van Alstyne, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$248,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,178
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$75,882
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Van Alstyne's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents
— 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
25.7 /100k
Property Crime
718.3 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Van Alstyne is served primarily by VAN ALSTYNE ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Van Alstyne, TX
National Avg
School District
VAN ALSTYNE ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
26.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
95.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Van Alstyne sees average highs of 56.4°F in January
and 94.2°F in July,
with 42.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Van Alstyne's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Van Alstyne roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $248,900 and median rent is $1,178/month.
Van Alstyne's violent crime rate is 25.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 718.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Van Alstyne are operated by VAN ALSTYNE ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Van Alstyne, TX has a population of 4,846, a median household income of $75,882, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Van Alstyne averages 56.4°F in January and 94.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.0 inches
with about 2.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Van Alstyne, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75495.
The population of Van Alstyne, Texas is 4,846 with a median age of 36.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Van Alstyne: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $248,900, median household income $75,882, crime index 18 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Van Alstyne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
