Jamaica Beach, TX
Living in Jamaica Beach
Bikeability11
Walkability1
Commute16
Public Transit1
Affordability37
Public Safety73
Airports78
Hospitals61
Colleges52
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.1kPopulation+322 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
45%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
51%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years16%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian2%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school1%
High school graduate13%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household51%
Householder living alone43%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more11%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector58%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts43%
Sales and office29%
Service12%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Worked at home11%
Housing
$226kMedian Home Value+$57k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$185 (2010–19)
33%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 198927%
Built 1970 to 197937%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19591%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier1%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K21%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K12%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity83%
LP gas1%
Utility gas16%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jamaica Beach
United States45
Texas51
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County35
Property Crime in Jamaica Beach
United States48
Texas58
Houston Metro Area62
Galveston County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump66%
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 Jamaica Beach
Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding67
Tornado34
Coastal Flooding15
Hurricane Force Winds4
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jamaica Beach, TX
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jamaica Beach, TX
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
12 miles, N
The Galveston Multicultural Academy
13 miles, NE
Abundant Life Christian School
13 miles, N
Holy Family School
13 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jamaica Beach, TX
University of Houston-Clear Lake
28 miles, N
University of Houston
43 miles, NW
Texas Southern University
43 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jamaica Beach, TX
Shriners Hospitals for Children
15 miles, NE
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
15 miles, NE
Devereux Texas Treatment Network
23 miles, N
Houston Physicians' Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Jamaica Beach, TX
William P Hobby Airport
36 miles, NW
George Bush Intercontinental-Houston Airport
59 miles, N
Jack Brooks Regional Airport
78 miles, NE
Lake Charles Regional Airport
124 miles, NE