salaryRent is lower than in 75% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $48,560 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Texas. It is number 129 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Alvin?
Share of households by yearly income. 22.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Alvin
| Size | Alvin | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,194 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $975 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,316 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,525 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,120 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Alvin overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Alvin, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Alvin
Life in Alvin
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Alvin?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $373 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $228,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $22,870 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Alvin, TX?
Renting in Alvin costs a median of about $1,214 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Alvin?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $48,560 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Alvin cheap or expensive?
Alvin is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.9% of the typical household income of $77,088. It ranks 129th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Alvin?
The median homeowner in Alvin pays $4,130 a year in property taxes, about 1.81% of the median home value.
Is Alvin more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Alvin?
The median home value in Alvin is $228,700, about 3.0 times the typical yearly household income.
28,333 people live in Alvin. Numbers are typical (middle) values.