At a Glance
Median Income
$71,296
$27,740 per capita
Home Value
$206,800
Zillow: $302,221
Median Rent
$854/mo
35.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
357/100K
1,189/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%
75.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.9%
16.5% smoking rate
How Alvarado Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alvarado's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alvarado a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alvarado residents earn a median household income of $71,296 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,740. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alvarado is $206,800 , 27% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $302,221. Median rent is $854/month, with 35.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Alvarado reports 357 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,189/100K.
Education
9.7% of adults in Alvarado hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
75.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alvarado has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population5,424
Median Age32.8 yrs
Density801/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born6.4%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,296
Per Capita$27,740
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$206,800
Rent$854
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$302,221
Housing Units1,790
Rent Burden35.1%
Crime
F
Violent357/100K
Property1,189/100K
Health
Obesity33.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation711 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.7%
High School+75.7%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Alvarado was founded in 1885.
The median home in Alvarado was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.