Dallas-Fort Worth metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Alvarado, TX
$341,450Median listing price
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About Alvarado
Alvarado is the oldest city in Johnson County (4,739 residents in 2020; the city estimates over 7,500 by 2026 and projects growth beyond 25,000 within a decade), sitting on the I-35W corridor in eastern Johnson County. Named for Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico, by the community's first sheriff, it is one of the fastest-growing small cities in the batch.
Home prices in Alvarado
The median listing price in Alvarado is $341,450.
Top places in Alvarado
- Alvarado Square — downtown public square and gathering space.
- Alvarado Heritage Center — 100 W College St; museum preserving the city's history (4.9-star rated).
- Old Settler's Reunion (August) — annual festival with Texas fiddling.
- Parkway Park — neighborhood park with trails, skate park and pavilion.
- Pecan Orchard — new city event venue across from Parkway Park (food trucks, yard games, community events).
- Alvarado Youth Park — 20-acre sports complex for soccer, baseball and football.
- Alvarado Park Lake — lake with boat ramp.
- Antique Alley Texas (September) — coordinated antiques trail with neighboring towns.
Commuting from Alvarado
- To Dallas: ~60 minutes (via I-35W/ I-35E).
- To Fort Worth: ~45 minutes (via I-35W north).
Alvarado FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alvarado, TX?
The median listing price in Alvarado is $341,450. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Alvarado, TX?
To Dallas: ~60 minutes (via I-35W/ I-35E).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.