Galveston, TX
Living in Galveston
Bikeability68
Walkability71
Commute80
Public Transit44
Affordability64
Public Safety48
Airports75
Hospitals60
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
50kPopulation+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
$49kMedian 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
$183kMedian Home Value+$61k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$853Median 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
The Galveston Multicultural Academy
13 miles, NE
Holy Family School
13 miles, NE
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
13 miles, N
Satori School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Galveston, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
29 miles, N
University of Houston
43 miles, NW
Texas Southern University
44 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Galveston, TX
Shriners Hospitals for Children
15 miles, NE
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
15 miles, NE
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
24 miles, N
Houston Physicians' Hospital
26 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Galveston, TX
William P Hobby Airport
37 miles, NW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
60 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
123 miles, NE