Alamo, Texas

Small Texas city with local appeal

Southwest McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

74.8

C

out of 100

Overview

Alamo is a Texas city with a population of approximately 20,460, part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $173,228. Median household income is $47,398.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,460 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $173,228 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $47,398 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23 minutes
  • Part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,460

Source: Census ACS

$173,228

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$47,398

Source: Census ACS

23 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

32

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Hidalgo County (county-level results)

48%
51%
Democrat 104,517
Republican 110,760
Leans R+2.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 75.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 63.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 32/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 74.8

Location

Alamo, TX (26.1906, -98.1164)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.