Living in Alva, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alva · Census data 2020–2024
Alva has 3,389 residents with a median age of 53. The median household income is $85,919 (15% higher than the Florida median), the median home value is $375,600, the median rent is $1,778/month.
Alva at a glance
- Population
- 3,389
- Median age
- 53State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $85,919State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $375,600State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,778/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 93.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.5%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Alva a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.4%.
Cons: Home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in November to February.
Cost of living in Alva
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alva the median home value is $375,600, 13% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,778 per month, which is 46.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,913 a month in housing costs.
Alva median household income
The median household income in Alva is $85,919 and the income per person is $40,582. 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Alva: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,314
- Owner-occupied
- 93.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 6.3%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.74
Alva demographics
- Population
- 3,389
- Median age
- 53
- Under 18
- 22.3%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 1,238
- Foreign-born
- 17.9%
- Veterans
- 9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alva ›
Education in Alva
26.5% of adults 25 and older in Alva have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alva
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 22.9%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89%
Alva vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alva | 3,389 | $85,919 | $375,600 | $1,778 |
| Olga | 3,282 | $93,576 | $315,100 | $2,129 |
| Fort Denaud | 1,639 | $56,042 | $330,100 | — |
| Lehigh Acres | 132,353 | $66,890 | $292,400 | $1,657 |
| Verandah | 1,900 | $120,962 | $643,300 | — |
| Fort Myers Shores | 5,946 | $72,955 | $292,900 | $1,567 |
| Buckingham | 4,311 | $112,568 | $431,100 | $2,196 |
| LaBelle | 5,184 | $53,309 | $204,400 | $1,650 |
| Tice | 4,758 | $53,505 | $174,800 | $1,148 |
More for people moving to Alva
Alva ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Alva: FAQ
What is the median household income in Alva, FL?
The median household income in Alva is $85,919, 15% higher than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alva?
The median home value in Alva is $375,600, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Alva?
The median gross rent in Alva is $1,778 per month, about 46.9% of household income.
Is Alva, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the Florida median; unemployment of 0%; a poverty rate of 5.4%. Minuses: home values 5% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Alva?
The median age in Alva is 53 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Alva?
The average commute to work in Alva is 35 minutes; 22.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alva?
The unemployment rate in Alva is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alva?
26.5% of adults in Alva have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: