Baytown, Texas
Among the top 14% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 14% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 66% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 40% of US places
- top 5% for comfortable days
- top 6% for annual snowfall
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Baytown is a mid-size city in Texas with about 84,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, annual snowfall, and income tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and summer humidity.
Official websitebaytown.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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68%43%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.7 in4.2 in
oppressive 92%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$57kbetter than 17% of US places
Home Value$162k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 26% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 34% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.80%better than 14% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.49%better than 82% of US places
Unemployment9.2%better than 16% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)55°F94th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation57.3 in93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days129 daysbetter than 95% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk84.8better than 18% of US places
Air Quality48 AQIbetter than 39% of US places
School Quality64.0better than 59% of US places
Violent Crime1163/100kbetter than 29% of US places
Property Crime2142/100kbetter than 17% of US places
Community
Population84,44999th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age33.918th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6596th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0361st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+6391st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)28.8%10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.0%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)52.2%95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.7%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.3%43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time26 minbetter than 50% of US places
Walkability8.6/20better than 79% of US places
Airport Distance21 mibetter than 88% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access87.8%better than 56% of US places
Amenities Nearby9.59better than 14% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Baytown an affordable place to live?
- Baytown is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $57k, better than 17% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Baytown?
- The median home value in Baytown is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Baytown?
- Median household income in Baytown is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Baytown?
- Median gross rent in Baytown is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Baytown safe?
- Baytown is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1163/100k (better than 29%). Property crime is 2142/100k.
- What is the weather like in Baytown?
- Baytown averages 85°F in July and 55°F in January, with 57.3 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Baytown?
- Public-school quality in Baytown is about average, scoring better than 59% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Baytown?
- The average one-way commute in Baytown is 26 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)