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Van Alstyne, Texas

city · Grayson County (primary) , Collin County

At a glance

5,952
Population
$342,700
Median home value (all homes)
13% above U.S. median
$430,337
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,345/mo
Median rent
0% below U.S. median
$102,469
Median household income
30% above U.S. median
30.6 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
90.91%
Locations with fiber available
0.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 103 — 3% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates37.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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