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Alamo, Texas

Introduction to Alamo, Texas

Alamo, Texas, in Hidalgo county, is 6 miles E of McAllen, Texas and 119 miles S of Corpus Christi, Texas. The city is located in the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area. Alamo's population is 14,760.

Alamo History

The city of Alamo is located in the irrigated areas of southern Hidalgo County. It was officially incorporated in the year 1924. The community was named Alamo after the Alamo Land and Sugar Company, which established the city in 1909. Alamo is primarily a winter-resort area with abundant growth of citrus fruits and vegetables. It is also one of the Valley’s gateway’s to Mexico. Alamo has been nicknamed the “Land of Two Summers."

Alamo and nearby Attractions

  • International Museum of Art & Science
  • Mount Zion Church
  • Alamo Arcaute Public Library
  • Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park
  • Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge

Things To Do In Alamo

The International Museum of Art & Science showcases exhibits of fine art and Latin American folk art. A visit to the Bicultural Museum may prove fruitful for those interested in learning more about the history of Weslaco and Rio Grande Valley. The Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge is another popular tourist haunts near the city. At the Bentsen Rio Grande Valley State Park one can enjoy camping, hiking, picnicking, boating and fishing.

Alamo Transportation

Mc Allen Miller International Airport provides facilities for air transportation.

Alamo Higher Education

The South Texas Community College and The University of Texas-Pan American are close to the city.

High Points

Alamo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Alamo Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Alamo, TX

Comparing Alamo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens99
Racial Diversity64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Age of the Population34
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults13
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use37
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Affordability of Rents108
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes74
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals35
People Living Alone12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime33
Low Property Crime11

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