Alvord, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Wise County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,318 Population 867/sq mi density
$70,294 Median Income $30,981 per capita
$201,400 Home Value $363,046 Zillow
$1,050 Median Rent 28.2% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$70,294 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$201,400 home value, $1,050/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Alvord, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,294
6% below
$30,981 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
29% below
Zillow: $363,046
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
10% below
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
131% above
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
3% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Alvord Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Alvord's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
71%
Rent
90%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
231%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Alvord a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Alvord residents earn a median household income of $70,294 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,981. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,654 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Alvord is $201,400 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,046. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 28.2% 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 1981.

Education

13.3% of adults in Alvord hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Alvord has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,318
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density867/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$70,294
Per Capita$30,981
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$4,250M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$201,400
Rent$1,050
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$363,046
Housing Units453
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity33.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death8,574/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain35.2 in/yr
Elevation870 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Alvord was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.