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Housing Affordability in Alvin, TX
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 33.3%
- Texas 33.1%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 54.2%
- Texas 51.7%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 20.5%
- Texas 22.6%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $2,029/mo
- Texas $2,106/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more2,10354.2%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more1,29920.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more66417.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 32.2%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 21.3%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $566/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.2
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin, TX | 33.3% | 54.2% | 20.5% | 32.2% |
| Brazoria County | 28.5% | 49.0% | 21.7% | 29.5% |
| Texas | 33.1% | 51.7% | 22.6% | 30.9% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Alvin, TX?
- In Alvin, TX, 33.3% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Alvin compare with Texas?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Alvin is 33.3%, compared with 33.1% for Texas as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates