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Alton, TX

Population
24,138
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
164 ft
Median Home Value
$156,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$52,715
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityMission, Texas5.9 miles away · 88,992 residents.

About Alton

Alton is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, located in the Rio Grande Valley near the Mexican border. Founded in 1910 by settlers from Alton, Illinois, the community of approximately 20,200 is bordered by Palmhurst and McAllen. The city features the fifty-five-acre Josefa Garcia Park, which expanded with state grant funding, and is served primarily by the Mission Consolidated Independent School District, with higher education provided by South Texas College.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+98.8rating

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