The Town FilesAlvin, Texas
City in Brazoria County · population 27,098 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $228,700
- Household income
- $71,477
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 55
- Median age
- 33.7
Alvin is a city of 27,098 people in Brazoria County, Texas. The median home is worth $228,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 82% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 81% of Texas towns, more walkable than 78% of Texas towns.
How Alvin ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alvin is worth $228,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $71,477, which is more affordable than 39% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,215 a month. 60.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alvin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,215 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $71,477 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 60.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Alvin
| People | Alvin | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.6% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.7% | — |
| Work from home | 6.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Alvin
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 43.5°F. About 55.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 78 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alvin since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 8, 1976 about 1.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 56 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 11, 1997.
Severe weather in Brazoria County since 1996
Brazoria County has been included in 34 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Brazoria County
Brazoria County had 122,793 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $68,223 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Alvin itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in Alvin
14 public schools with 10,050 students, about 15.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN H S | 8-12 | 2,763 | 17.6 |
| FAIRVIEW J H | 6-8 | 793 | 14.2 |
| G W HARBY J H | 6-8 | 775 | 16.8 |
| ALVIN J H | 6-8 | 748 | 15.6 |
| HOOD-CASE EL | PK-5 | 688 | 15.3 |
| ALVIN EL | PK-5 | 678 | 14.7 |
| MARK TWAIN EL | PK-5 | 672 | 14.0 |
| BOB AND BETTY NELSON EL | PK-5 | 664 | 15.8 |
| BILL HASSE EL | PK-5 | 619 | 14.1 |
| MELBA PASSMORE EL | PK-5 | 600 | 14.6 |
| R L STEVENSON PRI | PK-2 | 478 | 14.5 |
| WALT DISNEY EL | 3-5 | 452 | 13.7 |
Towns near Alvin
- Friendswood, TX5.9 mi · 41,213 people · home $420,100
- Santa Fe, TX7.8 mi · 12,735 people · home $325,800
- League City, TX8.3 mi · 114,392 people · home $360,000
- Manvel, TX9.5 mi · 9,992 people · home $338,700
- Webster, TX9.9 mi · 12,499 people · home $281,400
- Dickinson, TX10.3 mi · 20,847 people · home $278,000
- Pearland, TX10.8 mi · 125,828 people · home $356,300
- Nassau Bay, TX11.7 mi · 5,347 people · home $374,600
Alvin questions
Is Alvin, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alvin scores better for retirees than 18% of Texas towns and quieter than 13%. 13.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Alvin?
The median owner-occupied home in Alvin is valued at $228,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,477, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,215 a month.
What is the weather like in Alvin?
July highs average 90.9°F and January lows 43.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Alvin get tornadoes?
55 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alvin since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 8, 1976. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- 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)