Alton, Texas

Population 13,298

Alton is located in Hidalgo County, TX. The population is 13,298, making Alton the 10th largest city in Hidalgo County.

There are 7 public schools in Alton with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Alton is low , and there are 41 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Alton is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Alton property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Alton include West Sharyland, Palmhurst and La Homa.

Alton Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 41.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.9%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.7%

Crime Rate

19.43% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 82
  • Violent Crimes: 123
  • Robbery: 27
  • Burglary: 188
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

56.08% Higher than national avg.
  • 41 offenders in Alton
  • 30.83 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

7 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 7

Unemployment

High 7.7%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Alton, TX and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Alton's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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41 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Alton, TX

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70 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Alton, TX issued 70 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 70 permits, 59 were issued for single family homes and 11 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Alton, TX issued 117 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 117 permits, 50 were issued for single family homes and 67 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $620
  • 2 Bedrooms: $790
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,140

Zip Codes

78573 78574

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Environmental Hazards

7 Environmental Hazards

Health Hazards

  • Air Quality MODERATE (699/781)
    Alton, TX has 89.5% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Alton, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Alton, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 63.52°
  • February 66.78°
  • March 72.4°
  • April 78.63°
  • May 82.94°
  • June 87.1°
  • July 87.5°
  • August 89.06°
  • September 84.42°
  • October 78.12°
  • November 70.53°
  • December 61.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Alton, TX

Earthquakes
Alton, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Alton, TX has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Alton, TX has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Alton, TX has a low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Alton, TX: $31,621

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alton is 7.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.68%
White Collar - 43.32%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Ruben Hinojosa

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

  • No Cemeteries found in Alton, TX

1 FCC Tower view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Alton, TX

0 Libraries view all

  • No library found in Alton, TX

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0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Alton, TX
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