The Town FilesVan Alstyne, Texas
City in Grayson County · population 4,369 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $342,700
- Household income
- $102,469
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 28
- Median age
- 36.4
Van Alstyne is a city of 4,369 people in Grayson County, Texas. The median home is worth $342,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 90% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 84% of Texas towns, more upscale than 79% of Texas towns.
How Van Alstyne ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Van Alstyne is worth $342,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $102,469, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,345 a month. 75.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Van Alstyne | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,345 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $102,469 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 75.4% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Van Alstyne
| People | Van Alstyne | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.4% | — |
| Work from home | 27.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.5% | 89.2% |
Weather in Van Alstyne
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 33.9°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 97 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 48 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Van Alstyne since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 8 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 9, 2006 about 2.4 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 3 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 8, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 100 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 11, 1999.
Severe weather in Grayson County since 1996
Grayson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grayson County
Grayson County had 52,026 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $58,282 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Van Alstyne itself the ACS puts it at 0.6%.
Public schools in Van Alstyne
4 public schools with 2,419 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN ALSTYNE H S | 9-12 | 672 | 15.3 |
| BOB AND LOLA SANFORD EL | PK-5 | 594 | 14.5 |
| VAN ALSTYNE J H | 6-8 | 577 | 14.1 |
| JOHN AND NELDA PARTIN EL | PK-5 | 576 | 14.4 |
Towns near Van Alstyne
- Anna, TX5.4 mi · 16,896 people · home $351,700
- Howe, TX6.2 mi · 3,571 people · home $201,300
- Melissa, TX9.3 mi · 13,901 people · home $454,000
- Celina, TX14.0 mi · 16,739 people · home $509,600
- Sherman, TX14.5 mi · 43,645 people · home $243,500
- McKinney, TX15.9 mi · 195,308 people · home $471,800
- Princeton, TX16.9 mi · 17,027 people · home $331,000
- Prosper, TX18.0 mi · 30,174 people · home $823,700
Van Alstyne questions
Is Van Alstyne, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Van Alstyne scores better for retirees than 84% of Texas towns and quieter than 55%. 18.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.4).
How much does a house cost in Van Alstyne?
The median owner-occupied home in Van Alstyne is valued at $342,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $102,469, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,345 a month.
What is the weather like in Van Alstyne?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 33.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 2.6 inches of snow.
Does Van Alstyne get tornadoes?
28 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Van Alstyne since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 9, 2006. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)