Living in Tiki Island, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tiki Island · Census data 2020–2024
Tiki Island has 1,210 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $129,063 (64% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $678,900, the median rent is $1,639/month.
Tiki Island is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tiki Island at a glance
- Population
- 1,210
- Median age
- 58.1State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $129,063State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $678,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,639/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 95.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 55.5%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Tiki Island a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 64% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and November.
Cost of living in Tiki Island
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Tiki Island the median home value is $678,900, 104% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,639 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,643 a month in housing costs.
Tiki Island median household income
The median household income in Tiki Island is $129,063 and the income per person is $105,973. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Tiki Island: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,161
- Owner-occupied
- 95.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 4.5%
- Vacant
- 46.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 1.96
46.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tiki Island has many vacation and second homes.
Tiki Island demographics
- Population
- 1,210
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 28%
- Households
- 617
- Foreign-born
- 7.9%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tiki Island ›
Education in Tiki Island
55.5% of adults 25 and older in Tiki Island have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 21.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tiki Island
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 34.2%
- Drive alone
- 57.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.5%
Tiki Island vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tiki Island | 1,210 | $129,063 | $678,900 | $1,639 |
| Bayou Vista | 1,754 | $120,455 | $375,600 | $2,083 |
| Hitchcock | 7,563 | $74,157 | $188,300 | $1,380 |
| La Marque | 19,268 | $71,102 | $206,900 | $1,443 |
| Galveston | 53,424 | $55,631 | $326,000 | $1,298 |
| Jamaica Beach | 967 | $94,318 | $333,500 | — |
| Texas City | 55,364 | $68,776 | $217,300 | $1,307 |
| Santa Fe | 12,901 | $99,190 | $325,800 | $1,240 |
| San Leon | 6,458 | $75,446 | $183,100 | $989 |
More for people moving to Tiki Island
Tiki Island ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Tiki Island: FAQ
What is the median household income in Tiki Island, TX?
The median household income in Tiki Island is $129,063, 64% 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 Tiki Island?
The median home value in Tiki Island is $678,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Tiki Island?
The median gross rent in Tiki Island is $1,639 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Tiki Island, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 64% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 1.6%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 139% higher than the state median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in Tiki Island?
The median age in Tiki Island is 58.1 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Tiki Island?
The average commute to work in Tiki Island is 33 minutes; 34.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tiki Island?
The unemployment rate in Tiki Island is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tiki Island?
55.5% of adults in Tiki Island 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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