Alvin, TX Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 8,501 housing units in Alvin.
This represents a 6.3% growth from 7,996 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,305 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 196 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Alvin is about 55.1%.
Alvin's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7%.
Average household size is 2.72 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Alvin were built after 1974.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 4.20% |
| One Bedroom | 16.90% |
| Two Bedrooms | 27.80% |
| Three Bedrooms | 42.30% |
| Four Bedrooms | 8% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 0.80% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.95 |
| Median year structure was built | 1973 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $77,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $58,300 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.43 |
| Median year structure was built | 1976 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $461 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 2.80% |
| Home Equity Loan | 3.40% |
| Simple Mortgage | 52.30% |
| Debt Free | 41.30% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 15.8% |
