Galveston, TX

Living in Galveston

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Bikeability 68
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Walkability 71
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Commute 80
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Public Transit 44
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Affordability 64
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Public Safety 48
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Airports 75
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Hospitals 60
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Colleges 52
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Schools 25
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Residents

50k Population +251 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
29% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
54% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black17%
Caucasian48%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school15%
High school graduate25%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household54%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
22  mi Average Commute
76% Lived Here Last Year +4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more5%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector65%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts37%
Military<1%
Sales and office19%
Service24%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van83%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked7%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$183k Median Home Value +$61k (2010–19)
15% Built 2000 or Later
$853 Median Monthly Rent +$249 (2010–19)
29% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached56%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier15%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K23%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity61%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas37%

Crime

Violent Crime in Galveston

United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County35

Property Crime in Galveston

United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump52%

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

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding64
Tornado27
Coastal Flooding14
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Galveston, TX

Private Schools

Private Schools near Galveston, TX

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Holy Family School
13 miles, NE
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Satori School
13 miles, NE

Colleges

Colleges near Galveston, TX

Hospitals

Hospitals near Galveston, TX

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Airports

Airports near Galveston, TX

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