Cost of Living in Alamo, TX: Rent, Income & Home Prices

CheapRent takes 17 cents of every $1 people earn here.

🏠 Rent per month (2026)$85351% lower than U.S. average

💵 Families earn per year (2026)$61,578about $5,132/month · 29% lower than U.S. average

🔑 House price$145,10056% lower than U.S. average

Rent here is among the lowest 10% of all U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $34,120 a year. That is $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 22 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Alamo

$853

$1,382

$1,467

$1,755

$2,712

$1,690

$1,604

How much do households earn in Alamo?

Under $25k

21.7%

$25k–50k

23.1%

$50k–100k

33.9%

$100k–150k

11.4%

$150k+

3.9%

Share of households by yearly income. 15.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Alamo

Size	Alamo	U.S. average
1 bedroom	$440	$1,324
2 bedrooms	$869	$1,509
3 bedrooms	$1,007	$1,698
4 bedrooms	$1,231	$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Alamo overall?

Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing

Goods (food, clothes…)

Utilities

Other services

U.S. average

100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alamo, so the Texas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Alamo

🏛️ Property tax$2,481a year · 1.71% of home value · U.S. $3,119

⚡ Electric bill$187a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Alamo

Commute to work24 minU.S.: 26.4 min

College degree18.9%U.S.: 35.7%

Own their home74.2%U.S.: 65.2%

Below poverty line25.3%U.S.: 12.5%

Unemployment9.4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alamo?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $154 a month less.

Renting

$853

Owning

$1,007

Owning assumes a typical $145,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $14,510 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Alamo, TX?

Renting in Alamo costs a median of about $853 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.

How much do I need to make to live in Alamo?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $34,120 a year, or $16 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Alamo cheap or expensive?

Alamo is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $61,578. It ranks 22nd cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Alamo?

The median homeowner in Alamo pays $2,481 a year in property taxes, about 1.71% of the median home value.

Is Alamo 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?

The median home value in Alamo is $145,100, about 2.4 times the typical yearly household income.

20,255 people live in Alamo. Numbers are typical (middle) values.

Is Alamo, TX expensive to live in?