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Alvin, Texas
Alvin is a city of 28,333 people in Brazoria County, Texas, founded in 1893.
Why visit Alvin
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 18 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Wellborne Cinema.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Alvin
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alvin
Alvin is a city in the U.S. state of Texas within the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area and Brazoria County. As of the 2020 census, Alvin had a population of 27,098. Alvin's claim to fame is Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan, who moved with his family to the city in 1947 as an infant and lived there until he moved to Round Rock in 2003. The Nolan Ryan Museum is in the Nolan Ryan Foundation and Exhibit Center on the campus of Alvin Community College.
From the Wikipedia article Alvin, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks7
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Restaurants and cafes18
Tommaso's Italian Grill & Cajun Seafood
Restaurant · Italian · 1.2 mi
507 North Gordon Street, Alvin
Tu 16:00-22:00; We-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
Smokin D's Bbq Fusion Bar & Grill
Restaurant · 1.9 mi
2625 TX-35 N, Alvin
Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 12:00-17:00
The Garage Bar & Grill
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
1755 Alvin Bypass, Alvin
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Whataburger
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken · 1.4 mi
2305 South Alvin Bypass
24/7
Dairyland
Restaurant · Burger, Mexican · 1.4 mi
1300 South Gordon Street
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00
Domino's Pizza
Restaurant · Chicken, Italian Pizza, Pizza · 1.4 mi
1401 South Gordon Street
Su-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
6 more on the map.
History
The Alvin area was settled in the mid-19th century when bull ranches were established in the area. The Santa Fe Railroad eventually expanded into the area, and a settlement was established along the railroad. Alvin was originally named "Morgan" by the town's residents in honor of the settlement's original resident, Santa Fe employee Alvin Morgan; upon discovery that the name Morgan had been taken, the town named itself after Morgan's first name. The town was officially incorporated in 1893, making it the oldest incorporated settlement in Brazoria County. Alvin Morgan received a land grant from the state of Texas prior to 1891.
Alvin was a sundown town in the 1930s, where practically no African Americans were allowed to live.
In 1960, the city annexed a 100-foot-wide (30 m) 137-mile-long (220 km) stretch of land to protect Alvin from being annexed by other cities. The city's unusual borders were the subject of a lawsuit against Missouri City when it attempted an annexation into Brazoria County and across Alvin's city limits in 2002.
On July 25, 1979, Tropical Storm Claudette stalled over Alvin and inundated the region with 45 inches (1,140 mm) of rain in 42 hours. The total included 43 inches (1,090 mm) in 24 hours, at the time the highest amount of rainfall in 24 hours in American history.
From the History section of Alvin, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship16
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries35
Healthcare1
Map of Alvin
103 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 48°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 72°F | 54°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 78°F | 60°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 85°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 89°F | 72°F | 6.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 74°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 91°F | 74°F | 5.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 88°F | 70°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 81°F | 61°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 45°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Alvin (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brazoria County has had 23 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ellington Airport (EFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 13 miles away.
- Hillcrest Village 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Friendswood 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- League City 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Santa Fe 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Pearland 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Pasadena 17 mi north, about 27 min by car
- Houston 27 mi north, about 43 min by car
- Sugar Land 27 mi northwest, about 44 min by car
- Aldine 35 mi north, about 56 min by car
- The Woodlands 54 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Alvin Lizard (5252900678), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Alvin ISD Bill Hasse Elementary School, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BNSF Railroad Bridge over Mustang Bayou, Alvin, Texas 1212181232, Patrick Feller, CC BY 2.0
- Alvin TX US Post Office, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alvin RR Depot (5822129305), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Alvin ISD Administration Building, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alvin Rosebud (5837858224), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Former alvin tx post office cornerstone, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- Former alvin tx post office, Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0
- No Place but Alvin (4781398858), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Alvin ISD Alvin High School, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alvin ISD Hood Case Elementary School, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bob Briscoe Park Plaque in Alvin Texas, Slamforeman, CC BY 4.0
- Alvin ISD Harby JHS, Djmaschek, CC BY 4.0
- Alvin ISD Passmore Elementary, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Alvin TX Alvin Community College, Djmaschek, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smokin' Hot (4892261628), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- The Ryan Express (5825600922), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Depot Gazebo (5822693688), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Santa Fe (5837307157), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Coffeyville Bricks (5825042481), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Caterpillar SS-250 (5607403825), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Church (4780764159), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Old Timers (4632819219), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Buy American (4633414990), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Nolan Ryan Exhibit Center, Brian Reading, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS001-E-6500 - View of Texas, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS048-E-1551 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-23086 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-26145 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-28777 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS038-E-26144 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS050-E-53328 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS052-E-23085 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- BNSF 4981 (4651294712), BFS Man from Webster, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0
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