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Alvin, TX

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A suburban enclave perfectly balanced between the beach and the big city

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The city of Alvin is a suburban community located about thirty miles south of Downtown Houston and thirty miles northwest of Galveston. The unique central location allows residents to easily access to nearby urban amenities as well as the beaches of the Gulf of Mexico, each just a few minutes’ drive away. Alvin holds a distinct place in baseball history as the longtime home of legendary pitcher Nolan Ryan, and a local museum is dedicated to the Hall of Famer.

Primarily a residential suburb, Alvin’s shopping and dining options are spread out across the community, with locally-owned favorites like Caboose BBQ and Alvin Seafood and Grill within walking distance for many. Alvin Community College on the south side serves around 5,000 students, and employs many locals as faculty and staff members.

Rent Trends

As of October 2025, the average apartment rent in Alvin, TX is $782 for a studio, $925 for one bedroom, $1,131 for two bedrooms, and $1,520 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alvin has increased by 1.4% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$925/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,589/month
1,983 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,389/month
1,839 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Alvin, TX

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

38

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Alvin Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

707 Students

Melba Passmore Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

612 Students

Hood-Case Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

718 Students

Mark Twain Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

670 Students

Walt Disney Elementary School

Public

Grades 3-5

439 Students

Fairview J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

864 Students

Alvin High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,821 Students

Alvin J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

769 Students

G W Harby J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

610 Students

Alvin High School

Public

Grades 8-12

2,821 Students

RISE Academy

Public

Grades 9-12

111 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 September 2025.