Founded in 1849
The oldest town in Johnson County, laid out in 1853. Two railroads arrived in 1881.
Alvarado, by the numbers that decide it.
Alvarado has grown 41.2 percent since 2020, faster than any other city Mike works. It is also the oldest town in Johnson County.
7,539
Residents, July 2025
41.2%
Growth since the 2020 census
$80,523
Median household income
74.6%
Owner occupied
216
Veterans
C
Alvarado ISD TEA rating
What Is Actually Here
What Alvarado has that a listing photo will not show you.
Concrete things, not adjectives.
Three highways meet here
US 67, US 81, and I-35W converge at Alvarado, which is most of why it is growing this fast.
I-35W is being widened
TxDOT is widening I-35W from CR 604 and CR 707 to US 67, documented on the city's own site.
The Practical Read
Commute, schools, and the part buyers get wrong.
Alvarado sits about 27 miles from downtown Fort Worth by I-35W, roughly 33 minutes when you are not in rush hour. NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base is about 33 miles, near 46 minutes.
Schools are Alvarado ISD, currently a C on the Texas Education Agency's 2024-2025 accountability scale. District lines rarely follow city limits, so confirm the zoning for the exact address before you tour it.
Mike is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant and a REALTOR with Compass. If a permanent change of station (PCS) is what put this city on your list, say so on the first call. The timeline works backward from your report date.
Common Questions
What buyers ask about Alvarado.
Where is Alvarado, and how far is it from Fort Worth?
Alvarado sits in Johnson County, about 27 miles from downtown Fort Worth by I-35W, or roughly 33 minutes outside peak traffic. NAS Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base is about 33 miles away.
What school district serves Alvarado?
Alvarado ISD serves the city and holds a C accountability rating from the Texas Education Agency for the 2024-2025 cycle. Confirm the zoning for a specific address before you tour it, because district lines rarely follow city limits.
Is Alvarado growing?
Yes. The population reached 7,539 as of July 2025, up 41.2% since the April 2020 census, according to U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Can Mike help me buy in Alvarado?
Yes. Alvarado is inside his working area, and he is a licensed Texas REALTOR with Compass (license 0797145). The first call is a short conversation about what you are trying to do, and it costs nothing.
Nearby
The other cities on his list.
Most buyers are weighing two or three of these against each other.
Burleson
The home market. Where Mike lives and works most.
Pop. 56,907Burleson ISD B
Crowley
Burleson's northern neighbor, four miles up the road.
Pop. 20,954Crowley ISD C
Joshua
More land for the money, ten minutes south of Burleson.
Pop. 9,352Joshua ISD B
Cleburne
County seat, real downtown, and the most employers south of Burleson.
Pop. 39,942Cleburne ISD C
Mansfield
The highest household income of any city Mike works.
Pop. 84,444Mansfield ISD B
Fort Worth
The job market Burleson commutes to, and where the base is.
Pop. 1,028,117Fort Worth ISD C
Arlington
Built out, stable, and the most rental stock in the area.
Pop. 402,134Arlington ISD C
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