At a Glance
Median Income
$70,294
$30,981 per capita
Home Value
$201,400
Zillow: $363,046
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
28.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.2%
14.9% smoking rate
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)
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.