Alvin, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 23,323 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Alvin is just south of Houston.
Cultural Attractions
Shimek's Gardens offers over 850 types of daylilies, and a variety of other flowers.
Recreation
The Bayou Widlife Park offers sights of exotic animals in their natural settings.
Historical
The town's original name was Morgan, but when residents discovered there was already a town by that name in Texas it was changed to Alvin, still honoring town founder Alvin Morgan.
Economy
The cattle, strawberry, and petroleum industries are key players in the city's economy.
| Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] | Higher |
| Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] | Higher |
| Number of elementary schools | 8 |
| Number of middle schools | 4 |
| Number of high schools | 4 |
| America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles | 0 / 1 / 1 |
High schools ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Medal | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| No data available. | |||
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
| Name | City/State | Rank | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art Institute of Houston | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Brazosport College | Lake Jackson, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Chiropractic College | Pasadena, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| Texas Southern University | Houston, TX | Unranked, U.-Master's (W) | N/A |
| University of Houston | Houston, TX | Tier 4, Nat. U. | 34,663 |
| University of Houston--Clear Lake | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Houston--Downtown | Houston, TX | Unranked, Bacc. Coll. (W) | 11,793 |
| University of Texas Health Science Center--Houston | Houston, TX | Unranked | N/A |
| University of Texas Medical Branch--Galveston | Galveston, TX | Unranked | 2,422 |
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