What are the schools like in Alvin, TX?

Alvin is served primarily by ALVIN ISD. The district operates 21 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 7 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.2:1.

What is the median household income in Alvin?

The median household income in Alvin, TX is $68,266 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Alvin, TX?

Alvin has an average high temperature of 63.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Alvin, TX affordable or expensive?

Alvin's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Alvin is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,600 and the median rent is $1,165 per month.

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

Alvin has a violent crime rate of 229.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1633.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Alvin, TX a Good Place to Live?

Alvin is a small city of 27,325 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,266 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Alvin is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Alvin 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: 100.2

Alvin's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Alvin costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Alvin, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,165	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,266	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Alvin's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — 40% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

229.9 /100k

Property Crime

1633.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Alvin is served primarily by ALVIN ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Alvin, TX	National Avg
School District	ALVIN ISD	—
Elementary Schools	21	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	7	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Alvin sees average highs of 63.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 55.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Alvin, TX
Average High — January	63.3°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	55.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Alvin, TX	National Avg
Population	27,325	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	69.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	6.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.0%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	26.9%	22.2%
65 and over	13.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hillcrest, TX 2 mi Friendswood, TX 6 mi Santa Fe, TX 8 mi League City, TX 8 mi Liverpool, TX 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Alvin

Alvin, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77511

Alvin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alvin, TX affordable or expensive?

Alvin's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Alvin roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $193,600 and median rent is $1,165/month.

What is the crime rate in Alvin, TX?

Alvin's violent crime rate is 229.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1633.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Alvin?

Public schools in Alvin are operated by ALVIN ISD. The district has 21 elementary, 9 middle, and 7 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. 18.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Alvin, TX a good place to live?

Alvin, TX has a population of 27,325, a median household income of $68,266, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. 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 Alvin?

Alvin averages 63.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 55.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Alvin?

Alvin, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77511.

What is the population of Alvin?

The population of Alvin, Texas is 27,325 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Alvin?

Key numbers for living in Alvin: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $193,600, median household income $68,266, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Alvin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.