The Town FilesAlva, Florida
Community in Lee County · population 2,725 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $375,600
- Household income
- $85,919
- Jan low / Jul high
- 54° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 53.0
Alva is a community of 2,725 people in Lee County, Florida. The median home is worth $375,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Florida towns, easier by car than 89% of Florida towns, better for families than 82% of Florida towns.
How Alva ranks
Percentile among Florida towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Florida towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alva is worth $375,600, above the typical Florida town ($331,600). Homes cost about 4.4 times the median household income of $85,919, which is more affordable than 55% of Florida towns. Median rent is $1,778 a month. 93.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alva | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $375,600 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,778 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $85,919 | $71,140 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.4× | 4.5× |
| Homeownership | 93.7% | 73.5% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.9% | — |
Who lives in Alva
| People | Alva | Typical Florida town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.0 | 42.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.3% | 20.2% |
| Under 18 | 22.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.5% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 11.3% |
| Veterans | 9.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 17.9% | — |
| Work from home | 22.9% | 13.5% |
| Average commute | 34.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 92.4% |
Weather in Alva
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F. About 53.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Florida town: 0.0 in). Expect about 119 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 0 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alva since 1950, compared with 35 for the typical Florida town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 17, 1982 about 9.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 6, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2001.
Severe weather in Lee County since 1996
Lee County has been included in 45 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, freezing, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
Jobs and pay in Lee County
Lee County had 299,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,578 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Alva itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Alva
2 public schools with 2,104 students, about 24.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALVA SCHOOL | PK-8 | 1,214 | 22.5 |
| RIVER HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 890 | 27.0 |
Towns near Alva
- Fort Myers Shores, FL7.4 mi · 5,774 people · home $292,900
- Lehigh Acres, FL7.6 mi · 114,287 people · home $292,400
- Buckingham, FL9.2 mi · 4,443 people · home $431,100
- LaBelle, FL10.6 mi · 4,966 people · home $204,400
- Tice, FL12.3 mi · 4,853 people · home $174,800
- Gateway, FL12.4 mi · 10,376 people · home $453,900
- North Fort Myers, FL13.7 mi · 42,719 people · home $161,800
- Fort Myers, FL14.7 mi · 86,395 people · home $384,500
Alva questions
Is Alva, Florida a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alva scores better for retirees than 78% of Florida towns and quieter than 81%. 29.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.0).
How much does a house cost in Alva?
The median owner-occupied home in Alva is valued at $375,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $85,919, so homes cost about 4.4 times income. Median rent is $1,778 a month.
What is the weather like in Alva?
July highs average 90.6°F and January lows 54.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Alva get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alva since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 17, 1982. The typical Florida town has had 35.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)