About Galveston County

Galveston is a county in the Houston Metropolitan area. It has a population of 361,744 and a population density of 890, which is 89% above the national average. It has a median age of 39, which is 5 years above the Houston Metro median age and same as the national average.


Galveston County has a median home value of $322,262, which is 4% above the Metro average.The average rent of $1,491 is 11% below the metro average rent and 29% below the national average rent The average household income in Galveston County is $83,514 , which is 5% above the Metro average household income and 7% above the national average of household income.

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$322,262Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,491Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area

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Galveston County's population is made up of 54% married, 29% single, 11% divorced and 5% widowed. Baby Boomers make up the largest percentage of the population at 35%, while Gen Z have the second largest segment at 26%. Homeowners make up 68% of the population in Galveston County.

361,744Population
7,510,252 Houston Metro Area
890Population Density
  • 49% Male
  • 51% Female
39 Median Age
34 Houston Metro Area
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The Per Capita income in Galveston County is $43,808. The Median Household Income is $83,514

$43,808Income Per Capita
$40,909 Houston Metro Area
$83,514Median Household Income
$79,463 Houston Metro Area
11% Poverty Rate
14% Houston Metro Area
5% Unemployment Rate
5% Houston Metro Area
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Amenities in Galveston County
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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Trader Joe’s, 855 El Camino Real, Palo Alto
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$322,262Median Home Value
$308,050 Houston Metro Area
$1,491Median Rent
$1,675 Houston Metro Area
2Average Household Size
3 Houston Metro Area

Occupancy Type

Renters
32%
Home Owners
68%
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Cost of Living
120
Metro Area
National Cost of Living Index is 100 where if the Cost of living is 90 its lower than US Average and if the Cost of Living is 150 its higher than US Average
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Housing
195
San Fransisco Metro Area
130
Goods and Services
111
San Fransisco Metro Area
Today’s Weather
66°F
Mostly Clear
Weather Highlights
Summers:July high temperature is around 80°F
Winters:January low temperature is around 41°F
Rains:Gets Average 17 Inches of rains every year
Snow:Palo Alto doesn’t get snow

Galveston crime index is 144 which is higher than the national average.

144
Crime Index
100
National Crime Index

Crime Index represents the risk of crime occurring in a area and is measured against national index of 100. If the Crime Index of an area is above 100 the crime in that area is relatively higher when compared to US. If the Crime Index of an area is below 100 the crime in that area is lower when compared to US.

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