What are the schools like in Manvel, TX?

Manvel 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 Manvel?

The median household income in Manvel, TX is $105,188 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

What is the weather like in Manvel, TX?

Manvel has an average high temperature of 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Manvel, TX affordable or expensive?

Manvel's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Manvel is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,200 and the median rent is $1,631 per month.

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

Manvel has a violent crime rate of 87.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1080.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Manvel, TX a Good Place to Live?

Manvel is a small city of 11,265 in Texas, with a median household income of $105,188 and a 2.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Manvel stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

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

All Manvel 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

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

Metric	Manvel, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,631	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	82.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$105,188	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Manvel's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.6 /100k

Property Crime

1080.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Manvel, 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	34.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Manvel sees average highs of 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Manvel, TX
Average High — January	64.6°F
Average High — July	93.3°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Manvel, TX	National Avg
Population	11,265	—
Median Age	35.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	36.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	48.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	14.1%	18.9%
Asian	7.5%	6.3%
Under 18	26.5%	22.2%
65 and over	11.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Manvel

Manvel, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77578

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Manvel, TX affordable or expensive?

Manvel's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Manvel roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,200 and median rent is $1,631/month.

What is the crime rate in Manvel, TX?

Manvel's violent crime rate is 87.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1080.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Manvel?

Public schools in Manvel 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. 34.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Manvel, TX a good place to live?

Manvel, TX has a population of 11,265, a median household income of $105,188, and an unemployment rate of 2.6%. 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 Manvel?

Manvel averages 64.6°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Manvel?

Manvel, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77578.

What is the population of Manvel?

The population of Manvel, Texas is 11,265 with a median age of 35.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Manvel?

Key numbers for living in Manvel: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $300,200, median household income $105,188, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Manvel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.