The Community
THE COMMUNITY
Van Alstyne is located in southeastern Grayson County at 33°25′26″N 96°34′43″W (33.423911, -96.578730). The city limits extend south slightly into Collin County.
Van Alstyne has earned the distinction of being a GO TEXAN Certified Retirement Community.
The GO TEXAN stamp of approval means that Van Alstyne has demonstrated through our application that we can meet the living, employment/volunteer, health, entertainment, education and safety needs of its citizens and visitors – all the things that make Texas a great place to retire.
HISTORY OF VAN ALSTYNE, TEXAS
Van Alstyne was built in 1872, for settlers to be near the railroad stop of the Houston and Texas Central Railway. The town was named for either William A. Van Alstyne, a civil engineer with the railroad, or for Marie Van Alstyne, a shareholder in the railroad company. The town was incorporated in 1890.
GEOGRAPHY
Van Alstyne is located in southeastern Grayson County at 33°25′26″N 96°34′43″W (33.423911, -96.578730). The city limits extend south slightly into Collin County.
The U.S. Route 75 freeway runs through the western side of the city, with access from Exits 50 and 51. US 75 leads north 27 miles (43 km) to Denison and south 50 miles (80 km) to the center of Dallas. Van Alstyne’s immediate neighbors are Anna to the south and Howe to the north.
According to the United States Census, Van Alstyne has a total area of 4.1 square miles (10.5 km2), all of it land.
POPULATION
Population estimates, July 1, 2017, (V2017) | 3,964 |
The population density is 782.01 people/mi² (301.93 people/km²), with a household density of 103.74 people/km² (268.69 people/mi²).
Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
2017 | 3,964 | 367 | 10.20% |
AGE AND SEX
The overall median age is 32.3 years, 30.9 years for males, and 33.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 83.7 males.
HOUSEHOLD
Based on data from the American Community Survey, in 2017 there were 1,362 households in the city, with an average size of people per household. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.7%, with a median rent of $853/month. The median house has 5.3 rooms, and has a value of $117,500.
The median income for households in Van Alstyne, Texas is $50,670, while the mean household income is $58,882. The per capita income is $, and % of families and % of individuals are below the federal poverty line. % of those under 18 are in poverty, and % of those 65 years or older
Van Alstyne Tx Household Types
Type | Owner | Renter |
Non Family | 68.5% | 31.5% |
Married | 66.6% | 33.4% |
All | 60.5% | 39.5% |
Male | 47% | 53% |
Female | 30.5% | 69.5% |
60.5% Rate of Home Ownership
HOUSEHOLD TYPE
Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
All | 1,229 | 2.61 | 60.5 |
Married | 592 | 3.33 | 66.6 |
Non Family | 356 | 1.07 | 68.5 |
Female | 164 | 2.9 | 30.5 |
Male | 117 | 3.26 | 47 |
3.15 – Average Family Size
2.61 – Average Household Size
3.1% – Unmarried (Opposite Sex)
0% – Unmarried (Same Sex)
EDUCATION
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 1.36% |
9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 6.48% |
High School Graduate | 760 | 38.15% |
Some College | 624 | 31.33% |
Associates Degree | 110 | 5.52% |
Bachelor’s Degree | 201 | 10.09% |
Graduate Degree | 141 | 7.08% |
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Texas Education Agency
Department of Performance Reporting
Preliminary 2018 Accountability Ratings
District Name | District Number | Accountability Rating | Student Achievement | School Progress | Closing the Gaps | District Rating |
Van Alstyne ISD | 091908 | A | A | A | A | A |