Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
15%
Alvin
Alvin, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$924
Population
29,008
Renter Mix
41% Rent
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.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$61,593
Average: $76,704
Education
4,814
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,970
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Alvin has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Alvin, TX is $782 for a studio, $915 for one bedroom, $1,127 for two bedrooms, and $1,394 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Alvin has decreased by -0.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$915/month
675 Sq Ft
House
$2,571/month
1,951 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,236/month
1,330 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,174/month
963 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
707 Students
Melba Passmore Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
612 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
718 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
670 Students
Public
Grades K-5
439 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
864 Students
Iowa Colony Junior High School
Public
Grades 6-8
Public
Grades 6-12
2,821 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
769 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
610 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
2,821 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
111 Students
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Points of Interest
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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.