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Aledo, TX

Aledo, TX

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 35
Population5,432
Foreign Born0.5%
Population Density1,901people per mi²
Median Age39.1 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

192/100

92% above national average

C-

The Real Cost of Living in Aledo, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $42k$78k
Comfortable $80k$117k
Luxury $195k+$302k+
Elite (Top 5%) $229k+$356k+
Affordability Ratio

130%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A-
Hood Index scan area
Premium Lean77%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
8
Positive
5
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

8 within 10 miles

2.8mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.4mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

4.5mi

Airport

DFW — Dallas/Fort Worth International

35.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Aledo, TX

8.2mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 2 mi
Camping4Nearest 26.7 mi
Marina1Nearest 8.2 mi
Winery0Nearest 10.7 mi
Ice Rink0 
Gun Range1Nearest 8.2 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B+
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$152k+23.6%
102% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$1.1M
70% above US avg
College Educated
60.8%
74% above US avg
WFH
16.4%
15% above US avg
Homeownership
90.7%
39% above US avg
Median Home
$409k
45% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+11Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Aledo, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season268 days342 frost-free
Annual Rainfall39.4"
Elevation876 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C-
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak1,901/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B+
Good6 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado, Inland Flooding, Wildfire, Cold Wave, Heat Wave
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 299 mi · coast 256 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$52.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityFort Worth919k people are 17 mi away
Nearest Major AirportDFW36 mi away
Distance to State Capital168 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison16 mi2 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T21:07:43.000Z

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