Median Age
34 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
31%
Over 65
19%
Alamo
Alamo, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$367
Population
23,380
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A community-first suburb in south Texas
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Suburban
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The city of Alamo is a small suburb along Interstate 2 in south Texas. With easy access to Edinburg and McAllen — two larger cities in the area — and direct access to major interstates and thoroughfares, Alamo is a great town for commuters. This close-knit community offers several city parks, small businesses, public schools, and local and chain dining options like the Original Willie’s BBQ. Residents can find all of the things they’ll need by following I-2, including supermarkets, banks, clothing stores, chain restaurants, department stores, medical centers, and more. Renters flock to this city for its affordable apartments and welcoming neighbors.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$37,346
Average: $55,172
Education
2,417
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,843
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alamo has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
8%
Other Education
92%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alamo, TX is $367 for one bedroom, $940 for two bedrooms, and $1,370 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alamo has increased by 0.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$367/month
406 Sq Ft
House
$1,983/month
171 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alamo, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Augusto Guerra Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
675 Students
Marcia R. Garza Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
664 Students
Zeferino Farias Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
563 Students
John McKeever Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
723 Students
Santos Livas Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
787 Students
IDEA College Preparatory Alamo
Public
Grades 6-12
736 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
698 Students
IDEA College Preparatory Alamo
Public
Grades 6-12
736 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,860 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
- Valley Nature Center
- Quinta Mazatlan
- Edinburg Scenic Wetlands
Airports
- McAllen International
- Valley International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.