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Alamo

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  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 32 reviews
    B-
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      C+
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      B
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      A
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      C+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      C-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Alamo is a town in Texas with a population of 19,442. Alamo is in Hidalgo County. Living in Alamo offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Alamo and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Alamo...
    Population
    19,442

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $70,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $572
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      28%
    • Own
      72%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      514.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      90.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      488.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,112.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      201.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      20%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      9%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      8%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      3%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      10%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      24%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      35%
      13%

    Working in Alamo

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,239
    National
    $55,322
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    Alamo Reviews

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    My experience living in Alamo Texas is amazing, the neighborhoods are very calm filled with kind people ready to help in times of need. We have local parks for evenings with the family and have both local businesses and all around markets such as Walmart and HEB. Their is always an event to attend and enjoy, festivals, parades and much more. Over all Alamo is a wonderful place to live or visit full great experiences and has a welcoming spirit to all who come.
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    Not much diversity although, its stores, as well as schools, are in walking distance. There is a new development happening but it is very slow. Overall not as safe as it appears to be but growing up in this town it was okay for the time being.
    If urban cities are not your favorite, then Alamo, Texas, is a great city; it is a small town, but I must say that although this town is small, and often not recognized, it actually has a lot to offer to people who want to have a calm life. One thing I would like to see change is diversity. In this town, the majority of the population is Mexican or Hispanic, which is not a bad thing, but it almost feels like the city has naturally been segregated because of the border of Mexico which is a few miles away. I feel that this city has become a homeland for just minorities; it is a great small town that people should not be afraid to live in just because it is mostly populated my Mexicans and Hispanics.