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Alvin, TX—77511

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$285,000
0.7% YoY Growth
Household Income
$77,000
25.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
58
12.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
0.1%
Median Rent
$1,750
8.4% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$750
10.7% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,250
7.3% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,950
1.4% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Alvin, TX

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Alvin, TX is $285,000, with a year-over-year change of 0.7%. This indicates that home prices in Alvin, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$285,0000.7%
Single Family $285,0000.4%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$187,000-0.5%
    3 Bed
    		$267,0000.4%
    4 Bed
    		$319,0000.6%
    5 Bed $373,6170.4%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.8%
    1 Bedroom
    9.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    20.9%
    3 Bedrooms
    49.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    15.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.5%

    Rental Trends — Alvin, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Alvin, TX is $1,800, with a year-over-year rent change of 8.4%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Alvin, TX is studios: $2,280, 1-bedrooms: $822, 2-bedrooms: $1,330, 3-bedrooms: $2,160, 4-bedrooms: $2,360. The most common rental property sizes in Alvin, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 41.4% and 29.6% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,750$1,800
    Studio Rent $1,650$2,280
    1 Bed Rent $750$822
    2 Bed Rent $1,250$1,330
    3 Bed Rent $1,950$2,160
    4 Bed Rent $2,300$2,360
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    3.6%
    1 Bedroom
    22.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    29.6%
    4 Bedrooms
    2.4%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.6%

    Property Listings — Alvin, TX

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Alvin, TX is 55. This is a increase of 12.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 28.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$325,000-8.0%
    Listing Count
    		21613.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.9%13.0%
    Days on Market
    		5812.0%
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    Demographics — Alvin, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Alvin, TX has a population of 52,000, which has increased by 10.9% over the past 5 years. Alvin, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 19.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.8% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		52,00010.9%
    % Under 18
    		26.8%2.3%
    % Seniors
    		13.9%5.3%
    % WFH
    		5.8%81.2%
    % w/ College Degree
    		19.5%28.3%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Alvin, TX is a predominantly white area, with 50.0% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 12.1% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Alvin, TX is hispanic, making up 41.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 13.1% of the population in Alvin, TX, and this percentage has increased by 15.9% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		50.0%-12.1%
    % Black
    		4.9%133.3%
    % Hispanic
    		41.2%6.2%
    % Asian
    		1.2%-14.3%
    % Foreign Born
    		13.1%15.9%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Alvin, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 863 mortgage originations in Alvin, TX, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 76.0%, with 48.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Alvin, TX. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		863
    % Conventional Loans
    		65.0%
    % Government Loans
    		35.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Alvin, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Alvin, TX under the Section 8 program is 3.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Alvin, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		227
    Total Units Section 8
    		213
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		3.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		98.9%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$290$750$1,040
    2 Bedroom-$90$1,250$1,160
    3 Bedroom-$400$1,950$1,550
    4 Bedroom-$350$2,300$1,950

    Affordability — Alvin, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$285,000
    Median Household Income$77,000

    Alvin, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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