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Alva, FL

Alva, FL.

Population: 9,062 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Alva, FL is $379,757 — down 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $369,500 after a median 64 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,700/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.4% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$379,757

Typical home value

-3.9%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$379,757
1-year appreciation
-3.9%
3-year appreciation
-14.1%
5-year appreciation
+14.8%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2022)
$449,721
House Price Index (state)
552.0 (+0.9% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$369,500
Median list price
$444,497
Median price per sqft
$201
1-year sale-price change
-15.9%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
153
Sale-to-list ratio
97.2%
Active listings
101
1-year forecast
-1.2%
Days to pending
142 days
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,700/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,555/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,564/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,835/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,373/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,615/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.4 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
19.5 : 1
Schools include
THE ALVA SCHOOL, RIVER HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, cold wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · coastal flooding: Very High · inland flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
204
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 91% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.2%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
75.0°F
Average high
84.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
53.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10a (extreme annual low 30 to 35°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
279
Days with Moderate air quality
86
Highest AQI recorded (year)
97

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,876
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,318

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Alma Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, Adventhealth Port Charlotte, HCA FLORIDA FAWCETT HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+7,969 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2007
Housing built before 1970
6.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
64.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,252
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
70.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
271,920
Average weekly wage
$1,211
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
13,547

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

AlvaState medianUS median
Typical home value$379,757$343,854$288,527
Median sale price$369,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market64 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$2,700/mo$2,085/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$3,252$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Alva, FL?
$379,757.
What is the median sale price in Alva, FL?
$369,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Alva, FL?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in Alva, FL?
Typical rent: $2,700/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Alva, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, inland flooding, cold wave.
Is Alva, FL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Alva, FL. 204 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Alva, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 91% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Alva, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Alva, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Alva, FL?
2 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Alva, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Alva, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Alva, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 103.4 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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