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Alvin
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Alvin, Texas, is a small, close-knit community on the outskirts of metropolitan Houston. Known for its southern hospitality and quiet pace, Alvin features charming neighborhoods and a glimpse into rural Texan life. It offers visitors a friendly atmosphere and easy access to regional attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
233
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.42°, -95.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,735
Local Cost
$1,110
Local Income
$1,800
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
7 Mbps
Upload
74 Mbps
Latency
40 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
3
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
17.0
Airport
EFD
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 77/100.
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