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Cost of Living in Alamo, TX

Population 20,255 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$811
Median home value$145,100
Median household income$57,096

The median rent in Alamo, TX is $811/month, 42% lower than the Texas median and 43% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $145,100, 56% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $57,096 a year, 27% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 17.0%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $32,440/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.5×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $734/mo

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Alamo vs. Texas vs. U.S.

AlamoTexasU.S.
Median rent$811$1,403$1,413
Median home value$145,100$283,800$332,700
Median household income$57,096$78,476$80,734
Homeownership rate74.2%62.6%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher18.9%33.8%35.7%
Poverty rate25.3%13.8%12.5%
Unemployment rate9.4%5.3%5.2%
Work from home6.7%14.4%15.1%
Median age29.235.638.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Alamo, TX?

The median gross rent in Alamo, TX is $811 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Alamo, TX?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $32,440 a year in gross income.

Is Alamo, TX expensive to live in?

Rent there is 43% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.5 times the median household income.

Other cities in Texas

Houston, TXRent $1,361 · Income $64,813San Antonio, TXRent $1,324 · Income $65,056Dallas, TXRent $1,472 · Income $70,518Austin, TXRent $1,729 · Income $93,658Fort Worth, TXRent $1,509 · Income $79,507El Paso, TXRent $1,073 · Income $59,745

Cities with a similar cost of living

Quincy, ILRent $837 · Income $56,480Alliance, OHRent $836 · Income $56,106Bristol, TNRent $842 · Income $58,162Granite City, ILRent $834 · Income $59,205Ponca City, OKRent $850 · Income $55,941Rock Island, ILRent $842 · Income $59,041

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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