At a Glance
Median Income
$68,769
$32,214 per capita
Home Value
$212,500
Zillow: $294,203
Median Rent
$1,164/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
240/100K
1,650/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.8%
85.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
8.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
14.4% smoking rate
How Alvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Alvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Alvin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Alvin residents earn a median household income of $68,769 , which is 8% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,214. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Alvin is $212,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,203. Median rent is $1,164/month, with 32.5% 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 1984.
Safety & Crime
Alvin reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,650/100K. The murder rate is 10.3/100K.
Education
18.8% of adults in Alvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
85.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Alvin has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population27,700
Median Age33.7 yrs
Density1,209/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans7.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$68,769
Per Capita$32,214
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$212,500
Rent$1,164
Ownership57.8%
Zillow$294,203
Housing Units11,723
Rent Burden32.5%
Crime
F
Violent240/100K
Property1,650/100K
Murder10.3/100K
Assault134/100K
Burglary158/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain53.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation41 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.8%
High School+85.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Alvin was founded in 1893.
The median home in Alvin was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.