salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.9 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 19.2 minutes. It is a highly educated city: 73.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $138,680 a year. That is $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 419 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alamo Heights?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.5% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alamo Heights
| Size | Alamo Heights | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,192 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,920 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alamo Heights overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alamo Heights, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alamo Heights
Life in Alamo Heights
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alamo Heights?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,941 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $779,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $77,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alamo Heights, TX?
Renting in Alamo Heights costs a median of about $3,467 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Alamo Heights?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $138,680 a year, or $67 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alamo Heights cheap or expensive?
Alamo Heights is rated OK: rent takes 21.1% of the typical household income of $197,460. It ranks 419th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alamo Heights?
The median homeowner in Alamo Heights pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Alamo Heights more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alamo Heights?
The median home value in Alamo Heights is $779,400, about 3.9 times the typical yearly household income.
7,492 people live in Alamo Heights. Numbers are typical (middle) values.