Living in Surfside Beach, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Surfside Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Surfside Beach has 677 residents with a median age of 54.5. The median household income is $100,446 (28% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $337,700, the median rent is $1,600/month.
Surfside Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Surfside Beach at a glance
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 54.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $100,446State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $337,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,600/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Surfside Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 28% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Surfside Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Surfside Beach the median home value is $337,700, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,600 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,071 a month in housing costs.
Surfside Beach median household income
The median household income in Surfside Beach is $100,446 and the income per person is $61,762. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Surfside Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,208
- Owner-occupied
- 78.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.8%
- Vacant
- 70.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.92
70.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Surfside Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Surfside Beach demographics
- Population
- 677
- Median age
- 54.5
- Under 18
- 8%
- 65 and older
- 25.1%
- Households
- 353
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 11.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Surfside Beach ›
Education in Surfside Beach
41% of adults 25 and older in Surfside Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 21.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Surfside Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 4.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 80.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Surfside Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surfside Beach | 677 | $100,446 | $337,700 | $1,600 |
| Freeport | 10,621 | $61,134 | $135,900 | $1,176 |
| Clute | 10,715 | $70,208 | $271,700 | $1,130 |
| Richwood | 4,791 | $88,380 | $249,600 | $1,250 |
| Jones Creek | 2,343 | $72,847 | $182,300 | $1,086 |
| Lake Jackson | 27,974 | $90,938 | $250,100 | $1,478 |
| Angleton | 19,972 | $86,712 | $212,900 | $1,141 |
| Brazoria | 2,880 | $79,635 | $162,400 | $1,049 |
| Bailey's Prairie | 708 | $87,750 | $396,600 | $1,091 |
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What is the median household income in Surfside Beach, TX?
The median household income in Surfside Beach is $100,446, 28% 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 Surfside Beach?
The median home value in Surfside Beach is $337,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Surfside Beach?
The median gross rent in Surfside Beach is $1,600 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Surfside Beach, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 28% higher than the Texas median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 4.2%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Surfside Beach?
The median age in Surfside Beach is 54.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Surfside Beach?
The average commute to work in Surfside Beach is 23 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Surfside Beach?
The unemployment rate in Surfside Beach is 4.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Surfside Beach?
41% of adults in Surfside 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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