At a Glance
Median Income
$83,551
$43,192 per capita
Home Value
$322,200
Zillow: $379,910
Median Rent
$1,213/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,103/100K
3,121/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.3%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Alva Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alva's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alva a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alva residents earn a median household income of $83,551 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,192. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,954 business establishments, including 1,636 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alva is $322,200 , 14% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $379,910. Median rent is $1,213/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Safety & Crime
Alva reports 1,103 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 190% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,121/100K.
Education
30.3% of adults in Alva hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(10% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alva has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,279
Median Age52.8 yrs
Density188/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$83,551
Per Capita$43,192
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$54,160M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,184
Housing
A+
Home Value$322,200
Rent$1,213
Ownership93.4%
Zillow$379,910
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
F
Violent1,103/100K
Property3,121/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,494/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain53.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation10 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.3%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 35%
Commute33 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Alva was built in 1985.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 1,636 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 128 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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