Living in Texas City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Texas City · Census data 2020–2024
Texas City has 55,364 residents with a median age of 36.6. The median household income is $68,776 (12% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $217,300, the median rent is $1,307/month.
Texas City at a glance
- Population
- 55,364
- Median age
- 36.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $68,776State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $217,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,307/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Texas City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Texas City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Texas City the median home value is $217,300, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,307 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,912 a month in housing costs.
Texas City median household income
The median household income in Texas City is $68,776 and the income per person is $34,313. 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Texas City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 23,618
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.49
Texas City demographics
- Population
- 55,364
- Median age
- 36.6
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 21,845
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Texas City ›
Education in Texas City
20% of adults 25 and older in Texas City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 6.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Texas City
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 83.8%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Texas City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City | 55,364 | $68,776 | $217,300 | $1,307 |
| San Leon | 6,458 | $75,446 | $183,100 | $989 |
| La Marque | 19,268 | $71,102 | $206,900 | $1,443 |
| Bayou Vista | 1,754 | $120,455 | $375,600 | $2,083 |
| Bacliff | 9,541 | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,498 |
| Tiki Island | 1,210 | $129,063 | $678,900 | $1,639 |
| Dickinson | 21,753 | $91,779 | $278,000 | $1,231 |
| Kemah | 2,168 | $85,357 | $281,100 | $1,775 |
| Clear Lake Shores | 1,140 | $111,818 | $463,400 | $1,808 |
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What is the median household income in Texas City, TX?
The median household income in Texas City is $68,776, 12% 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 Texas City?
The median home value in Texas City is $217,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Texas City?
The median gross rent in Texas City is $1,307 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Texas City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 16.2%.
What is the median age in Texas City?
The median age in Texas City is 36.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Texas City?
The average commute to work in Texas City is 26 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Texas City?
The unemployment rate in Texas City is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Texas City?
20% of adults in Texas City 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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