History
The community was named in 1882 for the home town of a railroad official from Aledo, Illinois.. Aledo is the oldest city in Parker County and was started as a farming settlement. The community was later incorporated in 1963.
Population
Aledo is currently growing at a rate of 9.73% annually
Aledo ISD currently ranks 17th in new home growth in the DFW metroplex and that ranking is expected to rise.
The average household income in Aledo is $116,710
Households in Aledo: 1,085
Average new home sale prices within Aledo ISD have risen $118,465 between 2010 and 2019, an increase of 40%
Demographics
The median age in Aledo is 30.9 years
Population: 2,716
Population of 25 to 34 year olds: 113
Population of 35 to 44 year olds: 233
Population of 45 to 54 year olds: 210
Population of 55 to 75 year olds: 152
Public Schools
Aledo Independent School District is a K-12 public school district, located in Parker and Tarrant Counties. AISD is a fast-growth district and one of the top-rated public school districts in Texas with more than 6,400 students and 700 employees.
Employers
There are no major employers in Aledo. The majority of residents commute for work.
Entertainment
The city of Aledo hosts festivals through out the year, as well as a Farmer’s Market. https://www.aledo-texas.com/index.asp?SEC=A0172204-7D87-40D6-9A54-0F88F55784D2&Type=B_BASIC