What are the schools like in Alvarado, TX?

Alvarado is served primarily by ALVARADO ISD. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

What is the median household income in Alvarado?

The median household income in Alvarado, TX is $86,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.3%.

What is the weather like in Alvarado, TX?

Alvarado has an average high temperature of 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Alvarado, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Alvarado, TX affordable or expensive?

Alvarado's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alvarado is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $168,400 and the median rent is $992 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Alvarado, TX?

Alvarado has a violent crime rate of 356.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1188.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alvarado, TX a Good Place to Live?

Alvarado is a small town of 5,107 in Texas, with a median household income of $86,083 and a 1.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Alvarado stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Alvarado is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alvarado city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Alvarado's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alvarado costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alvarado, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$168,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$992	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alvarado's violent crime rate is 356.7 per 100,000 residents — 6% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

356.7 /100k

Property Crime

1188.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Alvarado is served primarily by ALVARADO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alvarado, TX	National Avg
School District	ALVARADO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alvarado sees average highs of 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Alvarado, TX
Average High — January	56.8°F
Average High — July	94.7°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Alvarado, TX	National Avg
Population	5,107	—
Median Age	32.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	12.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Alvarado

Alvarado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76009

Alvarado vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvarado, TX affordable or expensive?

Alvarado's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alvarado roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $168,400 and median rent is $992/month.

What is the crime rate in Alvarado, TX?

Alvarado's violent crime rate is 356.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1188.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alvarado?

Public schools in Alvarado are operated by ALVARADO ISD. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1. 15.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alvarado, TX a good place to live?

Alvarado, TX has a population of 5,107, a median household income of $86,083, and an unemployment rate of 1.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Alvarado?

Alvarado averages 56.8°F in January and 94.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alvarado?

Alvarado, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76009.

What is the population of Alvarado?

The population of Alvarado, Texas is 5,107 with a median age of 32.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alvarado?

Key numbers for living in Alvarado: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $168,400, median household income $86,083, crime index 79 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alvarado side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.