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Van Alstyne, TX
City in Grayson County, Texas.
Population
5,952
Land area
5.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,072
ZIP codes
0
Van Alstyne and its ZIP codes
Van Alstyne at a glance
- Van Alstyne is about 9.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $102,469, 31% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $342,700 (21% above Texas) and median rent is $1,345 a month.
Local data for Van Alstyne, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Van Alstyne, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$102,469
Poverty rate
7.0%
Median home value
$342,700
Median rent
$1,345/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
37.7%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
30.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,324), Irish Americans (782), German Americans (649).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Van Alstyne.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,725
52,998 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$955M
FY 2026, $7,046 per person
How people get to work
Van Alstyne, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.8%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit3.1%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home27.1%
Average one-way commute: 30.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Van Alstyne, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
1,010
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
281
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Van Alstyne, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.9%
U.S. 33.3% -1.4 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Van Alstyne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HoweTown | 5.4 mi | 5 |
| AnnaCity | 5.9 mi | 17.9 |
| Tom BeanCity | 8.4 mi | 1.4 |
| WestonCity | 8.4 mi | 4.5 |
| WestminsterCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 4 |
| MelissaCity | 9.9 mi | 11.5 |
| DorchesterCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| WhitewrightTown | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| GunterCity | 13 mi | 19.4 |
| ShermanCity | 13 mi | 46.4 |
| TrentonCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| SouthmaydCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| CelinaCity | 14 mi | 48.3 |
| New HopeTown | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| McKinneyCity | 16 mi | 68.4 |
| BellsTown | 16 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Van Alstyne, TX in?
- Van Alstyne is in Grayson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Van Alstyne, TX?
- About 5,952 people live in Van Alstyne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Van Alstyne?
- Nearby places include Howe (5.4 mi), Anna (5.9 mi), Tom Bean (8.4 mi), Weston (8.4 mi), Westminster (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023