What is the rental vacancy rate in Alvin, TX?
The rental vacancy rate in Alvin, TX is 16.8% (±4.9 points) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
The homeowner vacancy rate is 2.0% (±1.9 points).
1,871 (±363) homes, 15.2% of all housing units, were vacant, a count that includes seasonal homes and homes being sold or rented.
In Alvin, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.3% in 2015–2019 to 16.8% in 2020–2024 (+9.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
Figures last updated on .
- Rental vacancy rate
- 16.8% (±4.9 points)
- Homeowner vacancy rate
- 2.0% (±1.9 points)
- Vacant homes
- 1,871 (±363)
Vacancy in Alvin against Brazoria County, its state and the nation
| Alvin | Brazoria County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.8% (±4.9 points) | 12.0% (±1.9 points) | 7.7% (±0.1 points) | 5.5% |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% (±1.9 points) | 1.1% (±0.3 points) | 1.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.9% |
| Vacant housing units | 1,871 (±363) | 16,423 (±1,168) | 1,135,699 (±15,068) | 14,547,859 |
The rental vacancy rate is the share of rental homes that are vacant and for rent; it leaves out homes already rented but not yet moved into, and seasonal homes.
In Alvin, the rental vacancy rate is not measurably different from Brazoria County (12.0%).
It is also higher than in Texas (7.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (5.5%).
Rental vacancy rate in places near Alvin
| Place | Distance | Rental vacancy rate | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alvin | — | 16.8% (±4.9 points) | — |
| Hillcrest Village | 2.3 mi | 0.0% (±82.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Friendswood | 5.9 mi | 2.0% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Santa Fe | 7.8 mi | 4.9% (±5.9 points) | Lower |
| League City | 8.3 mi | 8.2% (±2.4 points) | Lower |
| Liverpool | 9.0 mi | 2.5% (±11.9 points) | Lower |
| Manvel | 9.3 mi | 9.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Webster | 9.9 mi | 9.0% (±3.5 points) | Lower |
| Dickinson | 10 mi | 2.6% (±3.0 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Friendswood, TX (2.0%), Santa Fe, TX (4.9%), League City, TX (8.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Rental vacancy rate across Brazoria County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Rental vacancy rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surfside Beach | 82.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 2 | Sandy Point | 50.0% (±50.0 points) |
| 3 | Iowa Colony | 28.6% (±38.7 points) |
| 4 | Oyster Creek | 23.1% (±17.6 points) |
| 5 | Bonney | 19.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 6 | Clute | 18.1% (±6.0 points) |
| 7 | Alvin | 16.8% (±4.9 points) |
| 8 | Freeport | 15.1% (±7.4 points) |
| 9 | Jones Creek | 14.7% (±23.0 points) |
| 10 | Pearland | 11.7% (±5.2 points) |
| 11 | Holiday Lakes | 10.2% (±17.0 points) |
| 12 | Manvel | 9.3% (±9.1 points) |
| 13 | Sweeny | 8.4% (±13.7 points) |
Showing 13 of 26 places in Brazoria County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Alvin
Is it hard to find a rental in Alvin?
The rental vacancy rate in Alvin, TX is 16.8% (±4.9 points); a low rate means few rental homes stand empty and for rent at any time, which usually means more competition for each one.
Is the rental market in Alvin tighter than it was?
In Alvin, the rental vacancy rate went from 7.3% in 2015–2019 to 16.8% in 2020–2024 (+9.5 percentage points), a measurable increase.
How many homes are vacant in Alvin?
An estimated 1,871 (±363) housing units, 15.2% of the total, including seasonal homes and homes waiting to be sold or rented.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Alvin city, Texas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Alvin city, Texas
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