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Brazoria County

Population in July 2008: 22,853. Population change since 2000: +6.7%
 

Males: 11,223  (49.1%)
Females: 11,630  (50.9%)

Median resident age:  30.7 years
Texas median age:  32.3 years

Zip codes: 77511, 77512.

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Estimated median household income in 2007: $48,279 (it was $38,576 in 2000)
Alvin:  $48,279
Texas:  $47,548

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $22,854
Alvin:  $22,854
Texas:  $23,938

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $114,760 (it was $68,000 in 2000)
Alvin:  $114,760
Texas:  $120,900
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Races in Alvin:

  • White Non-Hispanic (67.3%)
  • Hispanic (28.1%)
  • Other race (10.9%)
  • Two or more races (3.4%)
  • Black (2.1%)
  • American Indian (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in Alvin: 86.0 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (11.5%), Irish (8.8%), United States (8.4%), English (8.0%), French (3.8%), Italian (2.0%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Land area: 16.4 square miles.

Population density: 1391 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Alvin

  • High school or higher: 77.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alvin city

  • Never married: 23.2%
  • Now married: 56.4%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 6.2%
  • Divorced: 11.9%

1,846 residents are foreign born (7.1% Latin America, 1.0% Asia).

This city:  8.6%
Texas:  13.9%


According to our research there were 80 registered sex offenders living in Alvin, Texas in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Alvin to the number of sex offenders is 286 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Alvin:  2.0% ($1,376)
Texas:  1.8% ($1,393)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pasadena, TX (20.4 miles , pop. 141,674).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Houston, TX (26.4 miles , pop. 1,953,631).

Nearest cities: Hillcrest, TX (1.7 miles ), Liverpool, TX (2.6 miles ), Manvel, TX (2.8 miles ), Iowa Colony, TX (3.1 miles ), Friendswood, TX (3.1 miles ), Santa Fe, TX (3.2 miles ), Pearland, TX (3.3 miles ), Bonney, TX (3.5 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 45 buildings, average cost: $63,800
  • 1997: 40 buildings, average cost: $71,800
  • 1998: 33 buildings, average cost: $72,500
  • 1999: 45 buildings, average cost: $81,300
  • 2000: 58 buildings, average cost: $80,600
  • 2001: 57 buildings, average cost: $90,900
  • 2002: 51 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 2003: 68 buildings, average cost: $122,600
  • 2004: 123 buildings, average cost: $124,600
  • 2005: 151 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 2006: 191 buildings, average cost: $140,900
  • 2007: 122 buildings, average cost: $156,800
  • 2008: 61 buildings, average cost: $163,200

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 29.39 N, Longitude: 95.27 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Lil A-Town

Daytime population change due to commuting: -269 (-1.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 3,099 (32.7%)

Area codes: 281, 832

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Alvin, Texas business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +2,467 (+13.0%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (17%)
  • Chemicals (8%)
  • Mining (5%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (4%)
  • Educational services (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (16%)
  • Health care (12%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Social assistance (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Child care workers (4%)
  • Cashiers (4%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (4%)



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Crime in Alvin by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
Murders 001001001
    per 100,000 0.00.04.60.00.04.50.00.04.4
Rapes 6459211268
    per 100,000 28.418.722.840.28.949.28.926.335.5
Robberies 10202124125121417
    per 100,000 47.493.595.9107.353.722.453.361.475.4
Assaults 344656563648395538
    per 100,000 161.2215.2255.7250.4161.0214.8173.3241.2168.6
Burglaries 149141171159180197191182136
    per 100,000 706.3659.5780.9710.9804.8881.6848.7798.3603.3
Thefts 494610703623722778612435546
    per 100,000 2341.72853.33210.22785.53228.03481.52719.31908.02422.1
Auto thefts 466973674552454733
    per 100,000 218.1322.7333.3299.6201.2232.7199.9206.1146.4
Arson 683637154
    per 100,000 28.437.413.726.813.431.34.421.917.7
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 320.9) 229.8272.2317.0299.6257.0317.6241.9236.4244.4

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 70 (45 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.97
US city average:  3.00

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Alvin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Texas state average. It is 144% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/21/1992, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 23.3 miles away from the Alvin city center injured 16 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 9/12/1961, a category 4 tornado 30.1 miles away from the city center killed 8 people and injured 200 people.



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Birthplace of: George Layne - 2005 NFL player (Atlanta Falcons, born: Oct 9, 1978), Hunter Schmidt - College football player (Sam Houston St. Bearkats).


Main business address for: TEAM INC (SERVICES-MISCELLANEOUS REPAIR SERVICES).


Hospitals/medical centers near Alvin:
  • CLEAR LAKE REG MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; WEBSTER, TX)
  • HEALTHSOUTH CLEAR LAKE REHAB HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; WEBSTER, TX)
  • DEVEREUX TEXAS TREATMENT NETWORK (about 16 miles; LEAGUE CITY, TX)

Political contributions by individuals in Alvin, TX

Airports and Heliports located in Alvin: See detailed data for Airports and Heliports located in Alvin, TX

Amtrak stations near Alvin:
  • 19 miles: SOUTH HOUSTON (1546 COLLEGE) - Bus Station
  • 19 miles: LAMARQUE (725 OAK) - Bus Station

Local government website: www.alvin.tx.citygovt.org

College/University in Alvin:
  • ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,094; Location: 3110 MUSTANG RD; Public; Website: www.alvin.cc.tx.us)
Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Alvin:
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 14 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,513)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE (about 17 miles; HOUSTON, TX; FT enrollment: 4,735)
  • SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 20 miles; PASADENA, TX; FT enrollment: 6,102)
  • UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK (about 24 miles; HOUSTON, TX; FT enrollment: 25,479)
  • TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; HOUSTON, TX; FT enrollment: 5,808)
  • RICE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; HOUSTON, TX; FT enrollment: 4,158)
  • HOUSTON BAPTIST UNIVERSITY (about 26 miles; HOUSTON, TX; FT enrollment: 2,273)
Public high schools in Alvin:
  • ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3268; Location: 802 S JOHNSON ST; Grades: 9-12; Our rating: 58)
  • ALVIN EVENING SCH (Location: 802 S JOHNSON ST; Grades: 9-12)
  • ASSETS (Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: 7-12)
Private high school in Alvin:
  • LIVING STONES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 225; Location: 1407 VICTORY LANE; Grades: KG - 12)
Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Alvin:
See full list of schools located in Alvin, School District: ALVIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT


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Tourist attractions: Bayou Wildlife Park (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 5050 Fm 517 Rd) (1), Alvin City - City Hall (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 216 West Sealy Street) (2), Alvin Action Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 309 West Sealy Street) (3). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Alvin Motel (406 East Highway 6) (1), Comfort Inn (1535 South Loop 35) (2), Comfort Inn Alvin (1535 South Bypass 35) (3), Best Western Alvin Inn (1470 South 35 Bypass) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Alvin-City - Municipal Court (216 West Sealy Street) (1), Brazoria-County - Tax Assessor & Collector- Tax Sub-Office (6685 North Highway 35) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alvin and their reported violations in the past:

SAMS COUNTRY STORE (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, Public - In DEC-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Notification, Public - In SEP-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One minor monitoring violation
RED OAK 102 CHEVRON (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, Public - In MAY-2002, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Notification, Public - Between JAN-2000 and MAR-2000, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
KWIK E MART (Population served: 185, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
WEE MART (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-02-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-02-2004), St Public Notif received (JUL-02-2004)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-2004, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-21-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-21-2004), St Public Notif received (JUN-01-2004)
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAR-2003 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
COLUMBUS CLUB ASSOCIATION OF ALVIN (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
SPIN IN MARKET 11 (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Notification, Public - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • One minor monitoring violation
MONSANTO PARK CHOCOLATE BAYOU (Population served: 40, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between JUN-2006 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAR-2006 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between NOV-2005 and DEC-2025, Contaminant: Public Notice
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • Notification, Public - In NOV-2001, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
Drinking water stations with addresses in Alvin that have no violations reported:
  • MALT N BURGER (Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • ROZIS MINI MART 3 (Population served: 50, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

Average household size:
This city:  2.7 people
Texas:  2.7 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  71.6%
Whole state:  71.0%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  13.3%
Whole state:  15.4%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This city:  5.8%
Whole state:  6.7%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Alvin, TX


People in group quarters in Alvin
  • 176 people in nursing homes
  • 12 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 2 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse


Alvin compared to Texas state average:

Alvin, Texas environmental map by EPA

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  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in Alvin (2009 data):
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Alvin - S. Loop 35 Branch, Alvin Branch, Alvin-Express Bank Branch. Info updated 2009-03-16: Bank assets: $538,958.0 mil, Deposits: $346,850.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3392 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Regions Bank: Drive-In Facility at 215 South Hardie Street, branch established on 1981-02-19; Alvin Branch at 221 South Gordon Street, branch established on 1906-01-01. Info updated 2009-02-09: Bank assets: $142,084.0 mil, Deposits: $95,926.0 mil, headquarters in Birmingham, AL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1946 total offices, Holding Company: Regions Financial Corporation
  • First State Bank: Alvin Branch at 1401 South Gordon, branch established on 2007-01-24. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $105.5 mil, Deposits: $91.9 mil, headquarters in Clute, TX, positive income, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Fsb Bancshares, Inc.
  • Woodforest National Bank: Alvin Wal-Mart Branch at 400 S. Bypass 35, branch established on 2001-05-16. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $2,928.3 mil, Deposits: $2,568.2 mil, headquarters in Houston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 499 total offices, Holding Company: Woodforest Financial Group, Inc.
  • Texas Advantage Community Bank, National Association: at 1701 Fairway Plaza, Suite 18, branch established on 2006-12-18. Info updated 2007-09-28: Bank assets: $38.8 mil, Deposits: $32.7 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices
  • First National Bank of Alvin: First National Bank Of Alvin at State Hwy. 6 And State Hwy 35 Bypass, branch established on 1960-08-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $102.8 mil, Deposits: $85.7 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Coastal Bancshares, Inc.
  • The Moody National Bank: Alvin Banking Center Branch at 1450 Fm1462, branch established on 2007-05-01. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $830.7 mil, Deposits: $714.0 mil, headquarters in Galveston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 25 total offices, Holding Company: Moody Bancshares, Inc.
  • HomeTown Bank, National Association: Hometown Bank Of Alvin Branch at 1050 North Bypass 35, branch established on 2007-04-02. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $286.8 mil, Deposits: $260.4 mil, headquarters in Galveston, TX, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 5 total offices, Holding Company: Moody Bancshares, Inc.

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Alvin, Texas
  • Comfort Inn-alvin, 1535 Byp 35, Alvin, TX 77511, Phone: (713) 738-2643
  • Country Hearth Inn, 1588 S Hwy 35 Byp, Alvin, TX 77511, Phone: (888) 325-7815, Fax: (281) 585-3352
  • Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 900 South Loop 35, Alvin, TX 77511, Phone: (281) 968-7296, Fax: (281) 968-7296
All 3 fire-safe hotels and motels in Alvin, Texas


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2004 Presidential Election results in Brazoria County Texas:


Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (51%)
  • Utility gas (47%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)


Religion statistics for Alvin

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchAssemblies of GodChurches of Christ
Adherents37.6%34.1%9.4%2.8%2.7%
Congregations6.8%26.7%8.3%8.3%12.6%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEpiscopal ChurchOther religions
Adherents1.9%1.7%1.5%1.5%6.8%
Congregations4.4%2.9%2.4%2.9%24.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
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Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$20,843$41,6860$0
Other Government Administration 13$29,947$27,6430$0
Judicial and Legal 7$22,045$37,7910$0
Police Protection - Officers 46$197,172$51,4360$0
Police - Other 23$60,196$31,4070$0
Firefighters 0$0 1$100
Fire - Other 4$15,363$46,0890$0
Streets and Highways 15$38,428$30,7420$0
Welfare 2$5,475$32,8503$1,475
Health 26$44,338$20,4640$0
Solid Waste Management 8$24,998$37,4970$0
Sewerage 11$27,620$30,1310$0
Parks and Recreation 9$21,965$29,2871$2,232
Water Supply 5$11,316$27,1580$0
Other and Unallocable 35$121,338$41,6020$0
Totals for Government 210$641,044$36,6315$3,807



Alvin government finances in 2002:
  • Bond Fund - Cash & Deposits: $4,300,000
  • Charges - Sewerage: $2,612,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,493,000
    Parks & Recreation: $46,000
  • Construction - Regular Highways: $1,264,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,974,000
    Solid Waste Management: $1,376,000
    Sewerage: $1,189,000
    General - Other: $1,121,000
    Regular Highways: $1,040,000
    General Public Buildings: $976,000
    Financial Administration: $739,000
    Water Utilities: $700,000
    Parks & Recreation: $675,000
    Central Staff Services: $632,000
    Fire Protection: $537,000
    Health Services - Other: $443,000
    Judicial and Legal Services: $294,000
    Libraries: $68,000
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $24,000
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $115,000
    General Support: $4,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $458,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $13,546,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $6,516,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $725,000
    Water Utilities: $325,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $12,816,000
    Other, NEC: $6,626,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $1,055,000
    Other, NEC: $615,000
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $1,095,000
    Interest Earnings: $965,000
    Rents: $25,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $115,000
    Regular Highways: $94,000
    Fire Protection: $20,000
    General Public Building: $3,000
    Parks & Recreation: $3,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $6,438,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $2,377,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $918,000
  • Tax - Property: $4,050,000
    Total General Sales: $3,602,000
    Public Utilities: $1,267,000
    Other Selective Sales: $157,000
    NEC: $143,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $4,560,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $879,000

9.61% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($50,420 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  9.61%
Texas average:  8.37%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($288 average AGI)
Brazoria County:  0.07%
Texas average:  0.20%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Harris County, TX  4.14% ($53,300 average AGI)
from Galveston County, TX  0.65% ($49,049)
from Fort Bend County, TX  0.51% ($53,705)


7.34% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($47,642 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.34%
Texas average:  7.44%

0.07% of residents moved to foreign countries ($528 average AGI)
Brazoria County:  0.07%
Texas average:  0.11%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Harris County, TX  2.63% ($42,309 average AGI)
to Galveston County, TX  0.62% ($45,088)
to Fort Bend County, TX  0.40% ($49,282)


Strongest AM radio stations in Alvin:
  • KTEK (1110 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ALVIN, TX; Owner: SOUTH TEXAS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KILE (1560 AM; 50 kW; BELLAIRE, TX; Owner: THE RAFTT CORPORATION)
  • KTRH (740 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KGOL (1180 AM; 50 kW; HUMBLE, TX; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KYST (920 AM; 5 kW; TEXAS CITY, TX; Owner: HISPANIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KEYH (850 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KHCB (1400 AM; 1 kW; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KLAT (1010 AM; 10 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KXYZ (1320 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BLAYA INC.)
  • KPRC (950 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CCB TEXAS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KSEV (700 AM; 15 kW; TOMBALL, TX; Owner: LIBERMAN BROADCASTING OF HOUSTON LICENSE CORP.)
  • KCOH (1430 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KCOH, INC.)
  • KILT (610 AM; 5 kW; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alvin:
  • KLDE (107.5 FM; LAKE JACKSON, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KOVE-FM (106.5 FM; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: HBC LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KACC (89.7 FM; ALVIN, TX; Owner: ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KRTS (92.1 FM; SEABROOK, TX; Owner: KRTS, INC.)
  • KRBE (104.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KRBE LICO, INC.)
  • KUHF (88.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KBXX (97.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KHJZ-FM (95.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KHMX (96.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KILT-FM (100.3 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: TEXAS INFINITY BROADCASTING L.P.)
  • KKBQ-FM (92.9 FM; PASADENA, TX; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • KLOL (101.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KODA (99.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KTBZ-FM (94.5 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: AMFM TEXAS LICENSES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KKRW (93.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KHCB-FM (105.7 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: HOUSTON CHRISTIAN BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KPTY (104.9 FM; MISSOURI CITY, TX; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • KMJQ (102.1 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • KLTN (102.9 FM; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: HBC HOUSTON LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KJIC (90.5 FM; SANTA FE, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alvin:
  • KLTJ (Channel 22; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • KJIB-LP (Channel 5; CLEAR LAKE CITY, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KTMD (Channel 48; GALVESTON, TX; Owner: TELEMUNDO OF TEXAS PARTNERSHIP, LP)
  • KAZH (Channel 57; BAYTOWN, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • KHOU-TV (Channel 11; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHOU-TV, L.P.)
  • KPRC-TV (Channel 2; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: POST-NEWSWEEK STATIONS, HOUSTON, LP)
  • KXLN-TV (Channel 45; ROSENBERG, TX; Owner: KXLN LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, L.P.)
  • KNWS-TV (Channel 51; KATY, TX; Owner: JOHNSON BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KZJL (Channel 61; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KZJL LICENSE CORP.)
  • KETH (Channel 14; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL TV, INC.)
  • KHWB (Channel 39; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KHWB, INC.)
  • KRIV (Channel 26; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTBU (Channel 55; CONROE, TX; Owner: HUMANITY INTERESTED MEDIA, INC.)
  • KTXH (Channel 20; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRK-TV (Channel 13; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KTRK TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KPXB (Channel 49; CONROE, TX; Owner: PAXSON HOUSTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • KFTH (Channel 67; ALVIN, TX; Owner: TELEFUTURA HOUSTON LLC)
  • KUHT (Channel 8; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM)
  • KVDO-LP (Channel 69; CLEAR LAKE, TX; Owner: FAR EASTERN TELECASTERS)
  • KBPX-LP (Channel 33; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • KHMV-LP (Channel 28; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE GULF COAST, A CALIFORNIA LP)
  • KVIT-LP (Channel 28; VICTORIA, TX; Owner: CLUB COMMUNICATIONS)
  • KVVV-LP (Channel 53; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: KAZH LICENSE, LLC)
  • KVQT-LP (Channel 24; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: C. DOWEN JOHNSON)
  • K30CV (Channel 30; HOUSTON, TX; Owner: BROADCASTING SYSTEMS, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Alvin fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2008 here


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Alvin)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Alvin, TX)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 46 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 20 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 179 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alvin)

FAA Registered Aircrafts: 70 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircrafts in Alvin)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED53$129,148180$100,23877$98,84733$27,2905$1,257,22428$62,61510$50,116
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$117,57432$83,87719$129,97410$34,0380$07$103,9234$59,098
APPLICATIONS DENIED13$137,35367$86,886131$98,09656$31,1772$282,00030$71,99613$40,669
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN7$158,68325$107,18267$101,6554$53,1501$280,0009$76,1331$48,130
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$011$106,15516$120,6783$25,5330$03$41,6500$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 6606.00 , 6611.00, 6612.00, 6613.00, 6614.00, 6616.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2007
(Based on 2 full and 4 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED81$122,1508$106,5686$77,068
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED8$106,8800$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED3$113,2100$02$104,185
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN2$93,7500$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$00$0
Choose year:  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 6606.00 , 6611.00, 6612.00, 6613.00, 6614.00, 6616.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 238
  • Hazardous Condition: 81
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Alvin


See Full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Statistics for Alvin, TX

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