Living in San Leon, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Leon · Census data 2020–2024
San Leon has 6,458 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $75,446 (4% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $183,100, the median rent is $989/month.
San Leon at a glance
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 44.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $75,446State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $183,100State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $989/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.6%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is San Leon a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Leon
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Leon the median home value is $183,100, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $989 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,983 a month in housing costs.
San Leon median household income
The median household income in San Leon is $75,446 and the income per person is $36,456. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Leon: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,094
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.43
San Leon demographics
- Population
- 6,458
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 17.3%
- 65 and older
- 13.7%
- Households
- 2,660
- Foreign-born
- 19.6%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Leon ›
Education in San Leon
12.6% of adults 25 and older in San Leon have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Leon
- Unemployment rate
- 11.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.2%
- Drive alone
- 62.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.9%
San Leon vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Leon | 6,458 | $75,446 | $183,100 | $989 |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,498 |
| Texas City | 55,364 | $68,776 | $217,300 | $1,307 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
| Seabrook | 13,768 | $102,726 | $350,000 | $1,476 |
| El Lago | 2,997 | $95,625 | $320,900 | $1,374 |
| Taylor Lake Village | 3,721 | $165,875 | $388,900 | — |
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What is the median household income in San Leon, TX?
The median household income in San Leon is $75,446, 4% 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 San Leon?
The median home value in San Leon is $183,100, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Leon?
The median gross rent in San Leon is $989 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is San Leon, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 4% lower than the Texas median; an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 11.1%.
What is the median age in San Leon?
The median age in San Leon is 44.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Leon?
The average commute to work in San Leon is 33 minutes; 11.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Leon?
The unemployment rate in San Leon is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Leon?
12.6% of adults in San Leon 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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