At a Glance
Median Income
$94,167
$40,188 per capita
Home Value
$84,400
Zillow: $165,338
Bachelor's Degree+
4.8%
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
14.8% smoking rate
How Alvan (Alvin) Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alvan (Alvin)'s value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alvan (Alvin) 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
Alvan (Alvin) residents earn a median household income of $94,167 , which is 25% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,188. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0% (206% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alvan (Alvin) is $84,400 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,338. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1948.
Education
4.8% of adults in Alvan (Alvin) hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alvan (Alvin) has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population182
Median Age52.9 yrs
Density230/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans2.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$94,167
Per Capita$40,188
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$84,400
Rent
Ownership90.0%
Zillow$165,338
Housing Units100
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation641 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+6.6%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband86.3%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Alvan (Alvin) was founded in 1875.
The median home in Alvan (Alvin) was built in 1948.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
5.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.