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Alton, TX

Alton, TX.

Population: 78,024 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Alton, TX is $196,378 — down 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,000 after a median 92 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,355/month. 44 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,378

Median home value

-1.0%

1-year change

92

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$196,378
1-year appreciation
-1.0%
3-year appreciation
+1.8%
5-year appreciation
+25.4%
10-year appreciation
+73.3%
All-time peak (2024-11)
$200,830
House Price Index (state)
450.8 (+0.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,000
Median list price
$279,000
Median price per sqft
$133
1-year sale-price change
+1.5%
Median days on market
92 days
Homes sold (recent period)
124
For-sale inventory
363
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
287
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
140 days
New listings (monthly)
61

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,355/mo
1-year rent change
-1.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$801/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$806/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,017/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,305/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,439/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
44
Elementary schools
26
Middle schools
8
High schools
9
Charter schools
10
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.2 : 1
School districts serving the area
VANGUARD ACADEMY, PREMIER HIGH SCHOOLS, IDEA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Schools include
VANGUARD MONET, PREMIER H S OF MISSION, PREMIER H S OF PALMVIEW, IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY MISSION, IDEA ACADEMY MISSION

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Very High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Very High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 76% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donna Reservoir and Canal System (19.7 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
76.5°F
Average high
86.5°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
20.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
52
Days with Good air quality
162
Days with Moderate air quality
199
Highest AQI recorded (year)
140

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
46,035
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
45,920

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Gross Private Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
McAllen Miller International Airport (MFE) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
MISSION REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-98 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
6.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
44.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,342
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
70.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
237,712
Average weekly wage
$763
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
7,301

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AltonState medianUS median
Median home value$196,378$260,760$288,527
Median sale price$252,000$285,000$325,000
Median days on market92 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$1,355/mo$1,567/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,342$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Alton, TX?
$196,378.
What is the median sale price in Alton, TX?
$252,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Alton, TX?
Median days on market: 92 days.
What is typical rent in Alton, TX?
Typical rent: $1,355/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alton, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, hurricane, iceStorm, drought.
Is Alton, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Alton, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 76% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alton, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alton, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alton, TX?
44 schools (26 elementary, 8 middle, 9 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Alton, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alton, TX?
Moderate. Median AQI: 52. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alton, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 97.1 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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