Living in Kemah, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kemah · Census data 2020–2024
Kemah has 2,168 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $85,357 (9% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $281,100, the median rent is $1,775/month.
Kemah at a glance
- Population
- 2,168
- Median age
- 36State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $85,357State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $281,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,775/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 53.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Kemah a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 9% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 29.4%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Kemah
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kemah the median home value is $281,100, 16% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,775 per month, which is 38.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,174 a month in housing costs.
Kemah median household income
The median household income in Kemah is $85,357 and the income per person is $43,458. 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Kemah: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,019
- Owner-occupied
- 53.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.3%
- Vacant
- 10.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.37
Kemah demographics
- Population
- 2,168
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 916
- Foreign-born
- 20.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kemah ›
Education in Kemah
34.1% of adults 25 and older in Kemah have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 12.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kemah
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 61.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Kemah vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,498 |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
| Nassau Bay | 5,230 | $71,696 | $374,600 | $1,331 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | $350,000 | $1,476 |
| Webster | 12,366 | $61,264 | $281,400 | $1,393 |
| San Leon | 6,458 | $75,446 | $183,100 | $989 |
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What is the median household income in Kemah, TX?
The median household income in Kemah is $85,357, 9% 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 Kemah?
The median home value in Kemah is $281,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Kemah?
The median gross rent in Kemah is $1,775 per month, about 38.8% of household income.
Is Kemah, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 9% higher than the Texas median; home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 29.4%.
What is the median age in Kemah?
The median age in Kemah is 36 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Kemah?
The average commute to work in Kemah is 26 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kemah?
The unemployment rate in Kemah is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kemah?
34.1% of adults in Kemah 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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