Living in Galveston, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Galveston · Census data 2020–2024
Galveston has 53,424 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $55,631 (29% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $326,000, the median rent is $1,298/month.
Galveston at a glance
- Population
- 53,424
- Median age
- 41.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $55,631State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $326,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,298/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Galveston a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Galveston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Galveston the median home value is $326,000, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, which is 33.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,191 a month in housing costs.
Galveston median household income
The median household income in Galveston is $55,631 and the income per person is $40,926. 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Galveston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 35,776
- Owner-occupied
- 46.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 53.8%
- Vacant
- 29.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 1.98
Galveston demographics
- Population
- 53,424
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 14.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.9%
- Households
- 25,198
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Galveston ›
Education in Galveston
36% of adults 25 and older in Galveston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 15.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Galveston
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.1%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 5.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Galveston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galveston | 53,424 | $55,631 | $326,000 | $1,298 |
| Jamaica Beach | 967 | $94,318 | $333,500 | — |
| Hitchcock | 7,563 | $74,157 | $188,300 | $1,380 |
| Tiki Island | 1,210 | $129,063 | $678,900 | $1,639 |
| Bayou Vista | 1,754 | $120,455 | $375,600 | $2,083 |
| La Marque | 19,268 | $71,102 | $206,900 | $1,443 |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | $99,190 | $325,800 | $1,240 |
| Texas City | 55,364 | $68,776 | $217,300 | $1,307 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
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What is the median household income in Galveston, TX?
The median household income in Galveston is $55,631, 29% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Galveston?
The median home value in Galveston is $326,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Galveston?
The median gross rent in Galveston is $1,298 per month, about 33.7% of household income.
Is Galveston, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Texas median; home values 15% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 21.4%.
What is the median age in Galveston?
The median age in Galveston is 41.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Galveston?
The average commute to work in Galveston is 20 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Galveston?
The unemployment rate in Galveston is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Galveston?
36% of adults in Galveston have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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