Alto, TX

Alto, Texas

Alto, Texas, in Cherokee county, is 50 miles S of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 128 miles SE of Dallas, Texas. There are an estimated 1,190 people in the town.

The People and Families of Alto

In Alto, about 44% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Alto. The kids here are young and many. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Approximately 34% of Alto is non-white. In Texas, Alto is known for its racial diversity.

Alto has a larger percentage of females than most places. The town has its share of retirees. People over 65 are not uncommon.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alto had a median family income of $24,167.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($5) in Alto. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Alto Housing

Approximately 59% of housing in Alto is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Alto. The town is known in Texas for having lower rents than most places. Tax haters might appreciate the relatively low real estate taxes in Alto.

Commuting

In Alto, 90% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State)	Top 2%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 12%

Comparative Profile of Alto, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Alto Almanac

Alto Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Alto Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Alto residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Alto, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Alto High Schools (2004)

ALTO H S
# 3 YELLOW JACKET DR
936-858-3355
A Title I school.
Serves 196 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.9

Alto Colleges

(List of All Texas Colleges)

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