Alvin, Texas. Alvin holds a reputation as an excellent place to do business in the Houston, Texas market. Many companies in the Alvin community including: Ron Carter Automotive; BP Amoco; Solutia; Equistar Chemical; Input/Output; and Quietaire Corporation to name a few, enjoy the advantages of operating their businesses in a varied, progressive, and growing economy. While other cities in our region have taken on the character of commuter suburbs serving the metropolitan Houston economy, the Alvin area maintains its economic independence through a strong and growing industrial and commercial base. People that live and work in the Alvin community enjoy both the small town atmosphere, as well as being very close to Houston, the nation�s fourth largest city. Location The City of Alvin, Texas is located in Brazoria County in the heart of Texas�s Gulf Coast Region. Alvin is strategically located to serve as a hub for regional commerce and industry in the gulf coast region. Alvin, Texas is located within easy commuting distance to Houston, NASA�s Johnson Space Center, the Gulf Coast petrochemical industries, and the Galveston beaches. Alvin is a city of trees, parks, and Victorian homes. Alvin is known for its �home town� atmosphere and its diverse population. While other cities within the region have taken on the character of commuter suburbs, Alvin has and will continue to maintain economic and cultural independence. Median household income Local -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $38,576 National -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- $41,994 Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census Bureau For more census details and comparisons, see our Alvin demographic reports Former and merged names include: � Morgan German POWs were interred near this community during World War II Crime: The number of violent crimes recorded by the FBI in 2003 was 50. The number of murders and homicides was 0. The violent crime rate was 2.2 per 1,000 people. Well-known residents have included: � Nolan Ryan, baseball player Nearby parks & recreation: Bayou Wildlife Park More parks info Alvin attractions: Alvin Opry Historic sites and museums: Nolan Ryan Center Colleges and universities: Alvin Community College
