Alvin, Texas
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 29% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 65% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 52% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 51% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Alvin is a mid-size city in Texas with about 27,000 residents. It grades B for weather and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websitealvin-tx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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72%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.3 in4.0 in
oppressive 91%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$68k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 44% of US places
Home Value$194k59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 29% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 25% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.74%better than 16% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.65%better than 81% of US places
Unemployment3.0%better than 59% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)84°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation55.1 in90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days127 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.9better than 37% of US places
Air Quality33 AQIbetter than 88% of US places
School Quality53.1better than 42% of US places
Violent Crime1762/100kbetter than 11% of US places
Property Crime1834/100kbetter than 23% of US places
Community
Population27,32595th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.718th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4881st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9236th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1844th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)45.3%16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)6.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)45.5%94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.2%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time30 minbetter than 25% of US places
Walkability6.0/20better than 37% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.5%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby2.93better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Alvin an affordable place to live?
- Alvin is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 44% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Alvin?
- The median home value in Alvin is $194k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Alvin?
- Median household income in Alvin is $68k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Alvin?
- Median gross rent in Alvin is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Alvin safe?
- Alvin is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1762/100k (better than 11%). Property crime is 1834/100k.
- What is the weather like in Alvin?
- Alvin averages 84°F in July and 55°F in January, with 55.1 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Alvin?
- Public-school quality in Alvin is about average, scoring better than 42% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Alvin?
- The average one-way commute in Alvin is 30 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)