Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Alvin, TX
$297,010Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About Alvin
Alvin is a growing small city in northern Brazoria County, about 26 miles south of downtown Houston, blending small-town Texas character with commuter-friendly access. Housing ranges from established ranch-style homes and modest bungalows to newer subdivisions and acreage properties on the outskirts.
Home prices in Alvin
The median listing price in Alvin is $297,010.
Top places in Alvin
- Froberg's Farm — working farm and market on SH 35, famous for its fall pumpkin patch and spring produce.
- Bayou Wildlife Zoo — hands-on exotic wildlife park on the east side of town.
- Nolan Ryan Center — exhibit at Alvin Community College honoring the city's famous son.
- Alvin Historical Museum — local history in a restored 1920s bank building.
- Bob Briscoe Park and National Oak Park — community parks with sports fields and picnic space.
- Alvin Antique Center — antique mall in historic downtown.
- Historic depot and Slover-Rogers Cottage — preserved railroad-era landmarks.
Commuting from Alvin
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 40–55 minutes, typically via SH 288; longer during peak traffic (Rome2Rio routed 26.1 miles and about 37 minutes without traffic; read September 24, 2026).
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston; the drive is the primary commute mode.
Alvin FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Alvin, TX?
The median listing price in Alvin is $297,010. Median listing price · WalletInvestor · September 21, 2026 - How is the commute from Alvin, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 40–55 minutes, typically via SH 288; longer during peak traffic (Rome2Rio routed 26.1 miles and about 37 minutes without traffic; read September 24, 2026).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.