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About
Life in Alvin
If you're considering Alvin, know that you're looking at a practical suburban choice about 25 minutes from Houston—close enough for commuting but far enough to feel separate. Housing is reasonably priced at a median of $228,700 with decent availability, though you'll pay around $1,215 for rent if that's your preference. The job market is solid with 4.5% unemployment, and the median household income of $71,477 reflects a working middle-class community.
Alvin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Foreign-Born
11.7%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+11.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics11.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Alvin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Alvin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.4%), and 25.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.2%
of residents
65 and Older
13.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
37.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
25.6%
of households
Married Couples
44.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.69
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Alvin
In Alvin, rent runs 13% below the TX average, and home values are 19% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.2%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,130
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1985
median year built
Vacant Homes
15.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $291,359 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Alvin
Unemployment in Alvin is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Alvin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.4 min avg
How Alvin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Alvin, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 61% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Alvin runs 61% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
127.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,199.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Alvin Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 4 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Brazoria County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Brazoria County, which includes Alvin, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 4 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,000 |
| 2023 | 10 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 10 | Drought | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $885,000 |
| 2020 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $5,000 |
| 2019 | 9 | Funnel Cloud | $7,000 |
| 2018 | 9 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, which includes Alvin, is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Brazoria County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Alvin has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
78°/60°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
78
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
10
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
109
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.87" |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 3.08" |
| Apr | 78°F | 60°F | 4.23" |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.64" |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 5.98" |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 4.20" |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 5.60" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 5.37" |
| Oct | 81°F | 61°F | 5.34" |
| Nov | 73°F | 52°F | 4.31" |
| Dec | 65°F | 45°F | 4.47" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Alvin
Uninsured
15.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Alvin's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.2 mi away · Webster
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Webster
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Pearland
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Alvin
Alvin's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Alvin
Public · 2-year · 3,342 students · in-state tuition $1,906 · 32% graduate · median earnings $49,073 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 92 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Alvin
Alvin has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (92 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
92 mi awayPublic Libraries in Alvin
Alvin Library
105 S Gordon St, Alvin
Cities Near Alvin
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Alvin?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Alvin FAQ
Is Alvin, Texas affordable?⌄
Alvin's median rent is $1,215/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $71,477/year. Median home value is $228,700.
Is Alvin, Texas safe?⌄
Alvin's violent crime rate was 128 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1200 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Alvin, Texas?⌄
Alvin has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Alvin, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Alvin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,215/month and median household income is $71,477/year. The median home value is $228,700. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Alvin, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Alvin is 29 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from