Van Alstyne Authority

Van Alstyne is a high-income, family-oriented small town of 5,952 with home prices 1.2× the Texas median.

Van Alstyne, Texas

In Collin County, Texas, Van Alstyne anchors a community of 5,952. Median household income reaches $102,469, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Van Alstyne sits within Collin County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 4 and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Van Alstyne has approximately 5,952 residents. The median age is 36.4 years. Roughly 75% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $342,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 66.3%
• Black or African American: 5.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 23.1%
• Asian: 0.8%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Van Alstyne is $102,469. Poverty rate stands at 7.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 0.4%. Educational attainment: 37.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Van Alstyne:

• Public schools: 4
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use J & W Windy Hill Airport. Federal court business routes through Collin County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Gainesville, Texas.

Geography and climate

Van Alstyne sits at an elevation of 809 feet above sea level. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.