Alamo, Texas · ZIP 78516

Alamo — ZIP 78516

Alamo (78516) scores 42/100 — Below Average for Texas. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $170K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby12

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index65/100

Typical home value$170K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$170K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 3 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

14,755

Violent Crime

2,616

Property Crime

12,139

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Hidalgo County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
MARCIA R GARZA	PK–05	545	40%	41%
CAPT D SALINAS II EL	PK–05	457	40%	39%
AUGUSTO GUERRA EL	PK–05	731	38%	42%
JOHN MCKEEVER EL	PK–05	699	38%	41%
PSJA MEMORIAL EARLY COLLEGE H S	09–12	1,997	37%	49%
AUDIE MURPHY MIDDLE	06–08	790	37%	39%
IDEA COLLEGE PREPARATORY ALAMO	06–12	737	37%	52%
VANGUARD MOZART	PK–12	1,236	36%	52%
IDEA ACADEMY ALAMO	KG–05	698	33%	54%
ZEFERINO FARIAS EL	PK–05	520	33%	34%
SANTOS LIVAS EL	PK–05	515	29%	47%
JESUS - JESSE - VELA JR MIDDLE	06–08	654	23%	42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

34,960

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

30.1 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78516 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 78516 has a school score of 61/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 78516 is approximately $170K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 78516 in Alamo has an overall NeighborScore of 42/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.