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Alamo, TX Utility & Living Guide

Alamo, located in the Rio Grande Valley is a city in the irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Texas, United States in an area of vegetable farming and citrus groves, and is a noted winter resort/retirement town near the Mexico–U.S. border.

Last updated: July 9, 2026
1BR Rent$589/mo
Median Home$99,300
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Living in Alamo, summers are intense — Aug highs average 97.1°F, while winters stay mild, with Feb lows rarely below 54.3°F. At just 52 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. With 30.0 inches annually, the climate is relatively dry. Median household income: $47,398. With a 24.1% poverty rate and 71.2% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Nearby cities: McAllen (7mi W), Edinburg (8mi N), Weslaco (8mi E). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 34 over the past week.
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Living in Alamo, summers are intense — Aug highs average 97.1°F, while winters stay mild, with Feb lows rarely below 54.3°F. At just 52 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. With 30.0 inches annually, the climate is relatively dry. Median household income: $47,398. With a 24.1% poverty rate and 71.2% homeownership, the community reflects a stable residential mix. Nearby cities: McAllen (7mi W), Edinburg (8mi N), Weslaco (8mi E). Air quality is Good — avg AQI 34 over the past week.
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1 Bedroom$589/mo
2 Bedrooms$655/mo
3 Bedrooms$818/mo
Median Home Price$99,300
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📊 Alamo — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$47,398
🏠 Homeownership Rate
71.2%
🔑 Renter Rate
28.8%
📉 Poverty Rate
24.1%
💼 Unemployment Rate
9.4%
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Jul 9, 2026

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