Galveston County, TX

Living in Galveston County

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Bikeability 31
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Walkability 26
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Commute 40
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Public Transit 21
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 66
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Airports 76
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 52
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Schools 29
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Residents

333k Population +47k (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
70% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black12%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate25%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$73k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty
30  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$199k Median Home Value +$58k (2010–19)
32% Built 2000 or Later
$902 Median Monthly Rent +$251 (2010–19)
56% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home5%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier5%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K13%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity52%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas46%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Galveston County

United States45
Texas51

Property Crime in Galveston County

United States48
Texas58

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton36%
Donald Trump60%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 53 4 0
Feb 56 3 0
Mar 62 3 0
Apr 69 3 0
May 76 4 0
Jun 81 5 0
Jul 83 4 0
Aug 83 4 0
Sep 79 6 0
Oct 72 5 0
Nov 63 4 0
Dec 56 4 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Galveston County

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding76
Tornado30
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Galveston County, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Galveston County, TX

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Holy Family School
7 miles, NE
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Satori School
7 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Galveston County, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Galveston County, TX

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Airports

Airports near Galveston County, TX

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