Living in Jamaica Beach, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Jamaica Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Jamaica Beach has 967 residents with a median age of 63.3. The median household income is $94,318 (20% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $333,500.
Jamaica Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Jamaica Beach at a glance
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 63.3State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $94,318State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $333,500State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 97.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 57.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Jamaica Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.6%.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Jamaica Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Jamaica Beach the median home value is $333,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,763 a month in housing costs.
Jamaica Beach median household income
The median household income in Jamaica Beach is $94,318 and the income per person is $82,573. 8.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Jamaica Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,452
- Owner-occupied
- 97.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.9%
- Vacant
- 59.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 1.63
59.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Jamaica Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Jamaica Beach demographics
- Population
- 967
- Median age
- 63.3
- Under 18
- 7.3%
- 65 and older
- 43.4%
- Households
- 592
- Foreign-born
- 9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Jamaica Beach ›
Education in Jamaica Beach
57.6% of adults 25 and older in Jamaica Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 26.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Jamaica Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 14.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 40.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.1%
Jamaica Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamaica Beach | 967 | $94,318 | $333,500 | — |
| Galveston | 53,424 | $55,631 | $326,000 | $1,298 |
| 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 |
More for people moving to Jamaica Beach
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What is the median household income in Jamaica Beach, TX?
The median household income in Jamaica Beach is $94,318, 20% higher 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 Jamaica Beach?
The median home value in Jamaica Beach is $333,500, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Jamaica Beach, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.9%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; unemployment of 14.6%.
What is the median age in Jamaica Beach?
The median age in Jamaica Beach is 63.3 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Jamaica Beach?
The average commute to work in Jamaica Beach is 27 minutes; 40.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Jamaica Beach?
The unemployment rate in Jamaica Beach is 14.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Jamaica Beach?
57.6% of adults in Jamaica Beach 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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