Living in Alvin, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Alvin · Census data 2020–2024
Alvin has 28,333 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $71,477 (9% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $228,700, the median rent is $1,215/month.
Alvin at a glance
- Population
- 28,333
- Median age
- 33.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $71,477State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $228,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,215/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Alvin a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Alvin
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Alvin the median home value is $228,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,215 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,029 a month in housing costs.
Alvin median household income
The median household income in Alvin is $71,477 and the income per person is $32,387. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Alvin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,327
- Owner-occupied
- 60.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.1%
- Vacant
- 15.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.69
Alvin demographics
- Population
- 28,333
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 13.6%
- Households
- 10,456
- Foreign-born
- 11.7%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Alvin ›
Education in Alvin
20% of adults 25 and older in Alvin have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Alvin
- Unemployment rate
- 4.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93%
Alvin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | 28,333 | $71,477 | $228,700 | $1,215 |
| Hillcrest Village | 760 | $102,292 | $285,800 | — |
| Friendswood | 41,030 | $126,508 | $420,100 | $1,688 |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | $99,190 | $325,800 | $1,240 |
| League City | 116,215 | $121,099 | $360,000 | $1,684 |
| Liverpool | 477 | $58,750 | $158,900 | — |
| Manvel | 14,758 | $118,808 | $338,700 | $2,209 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
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What is the median household income in Alvin, TX?
The median household income in Alvin is $71,477, 9% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Alvin?
The median home value in Alvin is $228,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Alvin?
The median gross rent in Alvin is $1,215 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Alvin, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Alvin?
The median age in Alvin is 33.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Alvin?
The average commute to work in Alvin is 29 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Alvin?
The unemployment rate in Alvin is 4.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Alvin?
20% of adults in Alvin 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.
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