Alvin, Texas
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Alvin is known for its humble, small-town roots dating back to 1845. Today, the city is home to a handful of attractions, entertainment, and dining options, an excellent school district, and is just a short drive from the Bayou Wildlife Zoo, gulf coast beaches, and attractions around the Galveston Bay Area. The city has maintained a hometown feel, reflected in community events, parades, and festivals that take place around town, while still being within commuting distance from downtown Houston.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Alvin is less than the Texas state average and significantly less than the national average. Alvin also tends to be more affordable than the Houston area, as well as neighboring League City and Pearland, making this city an attractive location for prospective homebuyers.
Transportation
Alvin doesn’t have its own public transportation system, and most locals rely on their cars to get around town and to nearby attractions. Many restaurants and amenities around downtown Alvin are within walking distance of one another, and the Tom Blakeney Jr. Hike and Bike Trail begins near National Oak Park and ends at East South Street, stretching along the Mustang Bayou and providing an outdoor path for Alvin residents.
Schools
Students in Alvin are served by the Alvin Independent School District, which has been recognized by the Texas Education Agency and is highly ranked by GreatSchools. Schools in the area are Alvin Elementary, Alvin Primary School, Alvin Junior High School, and Alvin High School. Alvin is also home to Alvin Community College, offering associate degrees, certificates, and technical training programs.
Attractions
Alvin is home to the Alvin Historic Depot Center, now used as an event venue, and the Alvin Antique Center, a 55,000-sqaure-foot mall with hundreds of antique shops. The city maintains a handful of parks, offering sports fields and courts, playgrounds, and oak-shaded picnic areas, as well as the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail, which winds through Alvin and offers wildlife viewing sites and natural landscaping that attracts an array of wildlife. The Alvin Parks and Recreation Department offers art programs, cooking and fitness classes, and hosts a variety of events throughout the year, from holiday festivities to outdoor gatherings during the summer months. Alvin is a 40-minute drive from the Kemah Boardwalk and Galveston Bay, and is ideally located for a day trip to the beaches along the Texas Gulf Coast or Galveston Island or to the many restaurants, museums, and cultural attractions around the city of Houston.