Galveston County, TX
Living in Galveston County
Bikeability31
Walkability26
Commute40
Public Transit21
Affordability45
Public Safety66
Airports76
Hospitals58
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools29
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
333kPopulation+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
$73kMedian 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
$199kMedian Home Value+$58k (2010–19)
32%Built 2000 or Later
$902Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Galveston County, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Galveston County, TX
The Galveston Multicultural Academy
7 miles, NE
Holy Family School
7 miles, NE
Satori School
7 miles, NE
O'CONNELL College Preparatory School
7 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Galveston County, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
27 miles, NW
University of Houston
43 miles, NW
Texas Southern University
44 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galveston County, TX
Shriners Hospitals for Children
9 miles, NE
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
9 miles, NE
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
23 miles, NW
Houston Methodist St John Hospital
25 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Galveston County, TX
William P Hobby Airport
37 miles, NW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
59 miles, NW
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
72 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
117 miles, NE