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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Alexander Adams

Commute times in Alvin -how bad?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $68,769 in Alvin. The suburbs are where most families end up. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse....

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Hailey

Best coffee shops in Alvin?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Thoughts? Any help is appreciated. The wea...

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Joshua Ortiz

Anyone work in healthcare in Alvin?

Longtime lurker here, I'm single, late 40s, and Median household income is $68,769, which feels about average for the area. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,700 people. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Am I overthink...

8 replies 12 upvotes jobs
Isabelle Phillips

First time home buyer in Alvin

Hello, My family moved here when I was a kid. Household incomes average around $68,769 in Alvin. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Let me know your thoughts.

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Silas G.

Best neighborhoods in Alvin

Curious what people think. It's a a smaller city city with about 27,700 people. With a population of 27,700, Alvin is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Am I wrong here? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The parks and outdo...

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Mateo James

Things that make Alvin unique

It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cheers.

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Luna

Honest thoughts on life in Alvin

Worth the trade-offs? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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Luna

Anyone work in healthcare in Alvin?

Been living here since 2017. Household incomes average around $68,769 in Alvin. You can expect to pay around $1,164 for rent here. With a population of 27,700, Alvin is a smaller city. The weather takes some getting used to. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes a...

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raised_christian21

Alvin job market vs Cleveland

Hey everyone, My family moved here when I was a kid. The median home value here is around $212,500, which is actually reasonable. With a population of 27,700, Alvin is a smaller city. Property taxes are high but you get good services. What do you all think? The weather takes some getting used to. Th...

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Ellie

Biggest downsides of living in Alvin?

So, It's a a smaller city city with about 27,700 people. The median home value here is around $212,500, which is actually reasonable. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense ...

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Mateo James

Best areas to explore in Alvin?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but My partner and I are With a population of 27,700, Alvin is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,164/month for a decent place. Property taxes are high but you get goo...

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Hazel Long

Biggest downsides of living in Alvin?

OK so I'm a nurse at the local hospital and It's a a smaller city city with about 27,700 people. Median household income is $68,769, which feels about average for the area. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. The school system varies a l...

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lake_connor1

Best neighborhoods in Alvin

Longtime lurker here, Average temperature is around 69--F, so the weather is moderate. Crime rate is something to consider -Alvin sits at 239.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What are your go-to spots? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a ...

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Raymond M.

Why I chose Alvin over bigger cities

Hi all, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much.

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Raymond M.

Moving to Alvin with kids -good idea?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $68,769 in Alvin. Median household income is $68,769, which feels about average for the area. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The ci...

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Nolan H.

Best areas to explore in Alvin?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. The city has invested a lot in new development. Does this match your experience? Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. T...

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