Median Age
35 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
12%
Alvarado
Alvarado, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,255
Population
7,688
Renter Mix
30% Rent
Unwind in this peaceful small town near Fort Worth
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Strewn along I-35W, about 25 miles south of Fort Worth, Alvarado is the oldest city in Johnson County, boasting a peaceful rural atmosphere with modern amenities. Many families are drawn to Alvarado for its excellent schools, convenient locale, and calm countryside environment. Alvarado residents also enjoy access to suburban comforts like chain restaurants, regional markets, and major highways. The many world-class amenities of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex are just minutes away from Alvarado as well. Commuting and traveling from Alvarado is easy with access to I-35W, U.S. 67, and Fort Worth Meacham International Airport.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,428
Average: $83,196
Education
825
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,739
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alvarado has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
30%
Non-Renters
70%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
9%
Other Education
91%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alvarado, TX is $1,255 for one bedroom, $1,288 for two bedrooms, and $1,897 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alvarado has increased by 3.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,255/month
769 Sq Ft
House
$2,480/month
2,084 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Alvarado, TX is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
799 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
366 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
288 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
279 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
845 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,172 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.