Alton, Texas · ZIP 78573

Alton — ZIP 78573

Alton (78573) scores 63/100 — Fair for Texas. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index 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 $217K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share58%

Property crime share42%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index61/100

Avg math proficiency36%

Avg reading proficiency44%

Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index55/100

Typical home value$217K

Median rent$1,090/mo

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

$217K

Median Rent

$1,090/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
SALINAS EL	PK–05	366	52%	47%
MISSION COLLEGIATE H S	09–12	399	47%	62%
CANTU EL	PK–05	521	42%	42%
RAQUEL CAVAZOS EL	PK–05	521	39%	38%
ALTON EL	PK–05	337	37%	42%
JESSIE L JENSEN EL	PK–06	615	35%	47%
DOMINGO TREVINO MIDDLE	06–08	531	30%	41%
CARL C WAITZ EL	PK–05	361	27%	37%
RAFAEL A CANTU J H	06–08	591	24%	43%
ALTON MEMORIAL J H	06–08	819	22%	39%

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

42,874

Median Income

$55K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

28.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 78573 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. 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 78573 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 78573 is approximately $217K. 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 78573 in Alton has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. 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.