Town in Parker County, part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metro

Living in Aledo, TX

A+

28th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 96 of 100
14th of 181 in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

We give Aledo an A+. It ranks 28th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and schools, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Fast-growing
  • Well connected
  • Getting around scores low (8 of 100)
  • Tornado risk is very high
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Where Aledo is in Texas.
Population
7,122+46.5% since 2020
Median rent
$2,55082% higher than Texas
Median home value
$465,10064% higher than Texas
Household income
$163,231Median
Average commute
29 minOne way
Violent crime
No dataNo full-year report

What it's like to live in Aledo

Aledo sits about 49 miles from downtown Dallas, in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro. 7,122 people lived here in 2025, up 46.5% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2010).

Local spots people know include Park East, Aledo Middle School Baseball Field and Aledo Public Library.

The median age is 34.6, 50% of households have children, 88% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $163,231 a year (108% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Aledo

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 6 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $163,231, 108% higher than the Texas median.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 47% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.
  • Healthier population. Only 7.9% of working-age adults lack health insurance.

Cons of living in Aledo

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $2,550, 82% higher than the Texas median.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes and wildfires as very high here.

Who Aledo suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 97% for families.
  • Young professionalsA reasonable fit: household income is 108% higher than the Texas median, with 25 restaurants and 3 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 69% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 7.9% of working-age adults are uninsured. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 91% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 98% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $2,550 is 82% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 92% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $2,550 is 82% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 61% for people on a budget.

Aledo report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Aledo with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $2,550, homes cost 2.8x income.

    53 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $163,231, 1.5% unemployed.

    98 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade A+

    6 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    97 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade D+

    1 grocery store, 25 restaurants, 5 parks mapped in town.

    26 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 29 min, 17% work from home.

    8 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade A

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    90 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade A-

    7.9% of adults uninsured.

    80 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade A

    88% of homes owner-occupied.

    95 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade A

    98% of homes have broadband.

    93 of 100 vs US towns

Where Aledo stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $163,231108% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 11%41 points lower than Texas (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 88%26 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Median rent: $2,55082% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Average commute: 29 min9% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Aledo

Aledo renters pay a median of $2,550 a month, 82% higher than the statewide median. The usual rule is to spend no more than 30% of income on rent, which means earning around $102,000 a year for a median unit. Right now 11% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,481 for a one-bedroom, $1,745 for a two-bedroom and $2,284 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $465,100, 64% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,546 before tax, or $3,280 with property tax. That is $730 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Aledo pays $8,816 a year, 108% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in AledoStudio$1,4611 bedroom$1,4812 bedrooms$1,7453 bedrooms$2,2844 bedrooms$2,866
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Fort Worth-Arlington, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent82% higher than Texas$2,550$1,403$1,413
Median home value64% higher than Texas$465,100$283,800$332,700
Home value to income21% lower than Texas2.8x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent41 points lower than Texas11%52%51%
Median property tax per year108% higher than Texas$8,816$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them26 points higher than Texas88%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,280
Mortgage payment
$2,546
Property tax
$735
Median rent, for comparison
$2,550

Based on a $465,100 home in Aledo, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Schools in Aledo

Aledo has 6 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Aledo ISD.

Top-rated campuses include Early Childhood Academy, Aledo High School and Coder Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 92 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
97
of 100 vs Texas towns
Average rating
92
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AEarly Childhood AcademyOther, Aledo ISD95 of 100
  • AAledo High SchoolHigh, Aledo ISD93 of 100
  • ACoder ElementaryElementary, Aledo ISD93 of 100
  • AVandagriff ElementaryElementary, Aledo ISD93 of 100
  • ADon R Daniel Ninth Grade CampusMiddle, Aledo ISD91 of 100

Daily life in Aledo

Everyday places mapped inside Aledo, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Park East, Aledo Middle School Baseball Field, Aledo Public Library.

The average one-way commute is 29 minutes, 9% longer than the Texas average. 17% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Dallas is about 49 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Aledo work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $163,231, income per person is $57,377, unemployment is 1.5% and 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
1
Pharmacies
2
Restaurants
25
Cafes
3
Bars
1
Parks
5
Gyms
6
Hospitals and urgent care
0
Childcare
6
Libraries
1

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income108% higher than Texas$163,231$78,476$80,734
Income per person41% higher than Texas$57,377$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Texas1.5%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line11 points lower than Texas2.8%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher23 points higher than Texas57%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher11 points higher than Texas97%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance12 points lower than Texas7.9%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Texas98%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute9% higher than Texas29 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home3 points higher than Texas17%14%15%
Workers who work from home17%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Aledo

Under 1833%
18 to 3419%
35 to 6438%
65 and over9.7%

Median age 34.6 years. 50% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White81%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Black0.9%
Asian0.5%
Other or more than one race6.0%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Aledo

Aledo has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 97°F and January lows about 33°F. There are about 103 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 36 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Aledo30°50°70°90°59J63F70M78A85M93J97J98A90S81O69N60DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Benbrook Dam, 10 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very low, hurricane risk is low, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is high. Even in lower-risk areas, check the FEMA flood map for the exact address before you buy.

  • River floodingVery low
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Aledo

Nearby, Annetta gets an A+, Willow Park gets an A+ and Hudson Oaks gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. A+AnnettaTown, 3,264 people3 mi
  2. A+Willow ParkTown, 5,874 people5 mi
  3. B-Hudson OaksTown, 2,586 people6 mi
  4. B+BenbrookSmall city, 24,557 people9 mi
  5. D-White SettlementSmall city, 18,150 people9 mi
  6. C-WeatherfordSmall city, 35,788 people11 mi

Aledo in the Dallas-Fort Worth area

How it ranks among 181 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Flower Mound78,389 people26 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Trophy Club13,733 people29 mito downtown
  3. 3A+University Park25,155 people4 mito downtown
  4. 11A+Southlake31,137 people25 mito downtown
  5. 12A+Willow Park5,874 people51 mito downtown
  6. 13A+Keller45,976 people28 mito downtown
  7. 14A+Aledo5,825 people49 mito downtown
  8. 15A+Oak Leaf1,827 people20 mito downtown
  9. 16APlano290,594 people18 mito downtown
  10. 17ASachse30,491 people16 mito downtown

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Living in Aledo: common questions

Is Aledo, TX a good place to live?

We give Aledo an A+. It ranks 28th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on jobs and income and schools, and trails on getting around and errands and things to do. It is a strong pick for families, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Aledo?

Renters in Aledo pay a median of $2,550 a month, 82% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $465,100, 64% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,280, including property tax.

Are the schools good in Aledo?

We found 6 rated public school campuses inside Aledo. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 97 of 100 compared with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

Does Aledo flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Aledo as very low, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: tornadoes, heat waves, hail and wildfires. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Aledo?

Summers in Aledo peak at about 97°F in July, and January nights fall to about 33°F. Expect around 103 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 36 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Aledo?

The average one-way commute is 29 min, 9% higher than the Texas average. About 17% of workers work from home. It is about 49 miles from downtown Dallas.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.