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Manvel.
About
Life in Manvel
Manvel is a community of 12,873 people in Texas. The median household income is $118,808, median rent runs about $2,209 per month, and median home values are around $338,700. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Manvel at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Foreign-Born
16.7%
Broadband Internet
93.0%
of households
Population Growth
+110.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics16.7% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Manvel: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Manvel, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (31.1%), and 14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
26.4%
of residents
65 and Older
9.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.0%
of households
Married Couples
55.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.04
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 57% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Manvel
In Manvel, rent runs 57% above the TX average, and home values are 19% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
1.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,764
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $441,112 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Manvel
Unemployment in Brazoria County, which includes Manvel, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Manvel: Brazoria County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Brazoria County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Manvel is about 4% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Manvel Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.2 min avg
How Manvel residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Manvel, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 28% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 87% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Manvel runs 87% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
812.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Manvel 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 Manvel, 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
Manvel is about 4% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, which includes Manvel, 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
Manvel is about 4% of Brazoria County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Manvel has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.3"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
101
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
6
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
119
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 46°F | 3.63" |
| Feb | 68°F | 50°F | 2.94" |
| Mar | 74°F | 55°F | 2.84" |
| Apr | 80°F | 62°F | 3.67" |
| May | 86°F | 70°F | 5.13" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 5.21" |
| Jul | 93°F | 76°F | 4.21" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 5.63" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 5.40" |
| Oct | 83°F | 63°F | 5.77" |
| Nov | 73°F | 54°F | 4.21" |
| Dec | 66°F | 48°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Manvel
Uninsured
8.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Manvel's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7 mi away · Pearland
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.7 mi away · Webster
Memorial Hermann Houston Physicians Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Webster
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.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Manvel
Manvel's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 40.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
40.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Manvel (within 15 miles)
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, 89 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Manvel
Manvel has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (89 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Manvel
Manvel Library
20514b Hwy 6, Manvel
Cities Near Manvel
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Manvel FAQ
Is Manvel, Texas affordable?⌄
Manvel's median rent is $2,209/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,808/year. Median home value is $338,700.
Is Manvel, Texas safe?⌄
Manvel's violent crime rate was 44 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 812 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Manvel, Texas?⌄
Brazoria County, which includes Manvel, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Manvel, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Manvel is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,209/month and median household income is $118,808/year. The median home value is $338,700. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Manvel, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Manvel is 35 minutes, which is longer than 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