Alvin, Texas

Population 24,624

Alvin is located in Brazoria County, TX. The population is 24,624, making Alvin the 2nd largest city in Brazoria County.

There are 16 public schools in Alvin with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Alvin is moderate , and there are 138 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Alvin is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Alvin property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Alvin include Hillcrest, Friendswood and Santa Fe.

Alvin Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 17.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 65.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 16.8%

Crime Rate

6.9% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 269
  • Violent Crimes: 239
  • Robbery: 44
  • Burglary: 295
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

75.84% Higher than national avg.
  • 138 offenders in Alvin
  • 56.04 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

205 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 22
  • Tanks & Spills: 173

Unemployment

Very High 5.1%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Alvin, TX and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Alvin's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
1 Private School

Living Stones Christian School

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138 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Alvin, TX

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132 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Alvin, TX issued 132 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Alvin, TX issued 96 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $848
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,001
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,164
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,544
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,993

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Environmental Hazards

205 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Alvin, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Alvin, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Alvin, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 54.4°
  • February 58.33°
  • March 63.72°
  • April 70.22°
  • May 78.17°
  • June 83.23°
  • July 84.02°
  • August 85.48°
  • September 81.22°
  • October 71.35°
  • November 63.17°
  • December 56.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Alvin, TX

Earthquakes
Alvin, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Alvin, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Alvin, TX has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Alvin, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Alvin, TX: $45,949

Unemployment

Unemployment in Alvin is 5.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 52.13%
White Collar - 47.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber
  • Pete Olson

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

2 Cemeteries view all

39 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Alvin, TX

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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