City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Alvarado, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Alvarado - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

5,424
Residents
$71,296
Median income
$206,800
Median home
$1,723
Median rent (state)

Alvarado - the verdict

Alvarado ranks in the 51st percentile for household income and the 44th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

51st
percentile, household income
45th
percentile, home value
69th
percentile, median rent
44th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Alvarado, TX

Alvarado is a small town in Texas, home to 5,424 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. The typical household in Alvarado brings in $71,296 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 9.2%. Typical homes in Alvarado are valued around $206,800, and the median resident age is 32.8 years. 9.7% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.5% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 77 residential building permits were authorized in Alvarado (Building Boom), up 93% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Alvarado reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1545.6 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Texas scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,723 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). Natural-hazard exposure scores 86.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very High).

Population

5,424 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$71,296 /yr

Poverty 9.2%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Alvarado compare to other US cities?

Here's how Alvarado stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 51% higher than other cities
Home value 45% pricier than other cities
Median rent 69% pricier than other cities
Safety 44% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Alvarado ranks #349 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Alvarado's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

51stIncome percentile
44thSafety percentile

51st percentile nationally for median household income · 44th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Alvarado's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Alvarado's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 46 Avg. percentile National median
Alvarado's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Alvarado's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$206,800 Among the most affordable more affordable than 55% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Alvarado $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Alvarado, TX Alvarado, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Alvarado, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Alvarado, TX median $71,296/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Alvarado, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Alvarado, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.7%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 9.2%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.5%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
5,424
Median Income
$71,296
Median Home Value
$206,800
Median Age
32.8
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Labor force participation
57.5%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.7%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1545.6
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
356.7
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1188.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
6
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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5,000 residents6,000 residents7,000 residents8,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 5,373 residents 7,539 residents ▲ +40.3%
Alvarado's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
77
housing units authorized
Single-Family
75
detached homes
Multifamily
2
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
14.2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 40
2020 143
2021 216
2022 106
2023 222
2024 77

Permit volume increased 93% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
86.6%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.0%
Work from Home
1.4%
Other
2.6%

Based on 2,313 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Alvarado sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,723/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
86.7 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Aledo
5,432 people
Atlanta
5,434 people
Wyldwood
5,436 people
Willow Park
5,447 people
Oak Point
5,395 people
Rockdale
5,455 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Alvarado's 5,424 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Zephyrhills South, FL
5,422 people
Caruthersville, MO
5,426 people
Waynesville, MO
5,422 people
Wellston, OH
5,426 people
Tyrone, PA
5,421 people
Chelsea, MI
5,420 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Alvarado's $71,296 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Rushville, OH
$71,292 median income
Meeker, CO
$71,301 median income
Tampa, FL
$71,302 median income
Amery, WI
$71,290 median income
Summerhill, PA
$71,304 median income
Swanton, VT
$71,307 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Alvarado, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Alvarado, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.7% 8.5% 11.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 28.8% White 73.7% Black or African American 8.5% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.6% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.6% Two or more races 11.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Alvarado compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Alvarado (this city) 5,424 $71,296
Aledo 5,432 $152,083
Atlanta 5,434 $62,675
Wyldwood 5,436 $85,216
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Alvarado, TX?

What is the population of Alvarado, TX? +

The population of Alvarado, TX stands at 5,424 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Alvarado, TX? +

The median household income in Alvarado is $71,296 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Alvarado? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Alvarado; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Alvarado, TX safe? +

Alvarado has a total crime rate of 1545.6 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Alvarado, TX? +

Homes in Alvarado carry a median value of $206,800, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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