Alva, FL
Living in Alva
Bikeability8
Walkability2
Commute13
Public Transit17
Affordability36
Public Safety75
Airports66
Hospitals30
Colleges20
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools44
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3kPopulation+302 (2010–19)
55 y Median Age+5 (2010–19)
21%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
80%Family Households+6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years37%
75 years and over14%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial7%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate35%
Some College37%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree10%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$95kMedian Household Income+$31k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty-5% (2010–19)
39 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K15%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office28%
Service10%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$315kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$812Median Monthly Rent-$252 (2010–19)
74%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached78%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K9%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity91%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Alva
United States45
Florida50
Cape Coral Metro Area40
Lee County40
Property Crime in Alva
United States48
Florida57
Cape Coral Metro Area32
Lee County32
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 2 | 0 |
| Feb | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Mar | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr | 72 | 2 | 0 |
| May | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 81 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 82 | 8 | 0 |
| Aug | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Sep | 81 | 7 | 0 |
| Oct | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 70 | 2 | 0 |
| Dec | 65 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Alva
Inland Flooding31
Tornado20
Coastal Flooding4
Hurricane Force Winds4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Alva, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Alva, FL
Millennium Christian Academy
7 miles, W
Sonshine Christian Academy
8 miles, W
Gunnery Road Christian Academy
8 miles, SW
Temple Christian School
9 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Alva, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University
20 miles, SW
Ave Maria University
29 miles, SE
Hodges University
32 miles, S
Ringling College of Art and Design
72 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Alva, FL
Lehigh Regional Medical Center
8 miles, S
Lee Memorial Hospital
17 miles, SW
Gulf Coast Medical Center Lee Health
19 miles, SW
Cape Coral Hospital
20 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Alva, FL
Southwest Florida International Airport
15 miles, SW
Punta Gorda Airport
26 miles, NW
Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport
74 miles, NW
Palm Beach International Airport
94 miles, E