Cost of Living in Alvin, TX

Population: 27,700 • 2026 Data

$68,769
Median Household Income
-11% vs national
$1,164
Median Monthly Rent
-14% vs national
$212,500
Median Home Value
-37% vs national
4.4%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Alvin

The median home value in Alvin, TX is $212,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,164, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,230.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Alvin, TX is $68,769. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4%, with a labor force of 13,637 people.

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov