Galveston, Texas
Among the top 9% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 21% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 62% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 31% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 91% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 26% of US places
- top 3% for comfortable days
- top 8% for income tax
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Galveston is a mid-size city in Texas with about 53,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, income tax, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on violent crime and summer humidity.
Official websitegalvestontx.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Moderate rain
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74%47%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.4 in2.7 in
oppressive 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 31% of US places
Home Value$258k72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 27% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 20% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.18%better than 40% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden8.03%better than 78% of US places
Unemployment6.8%better than 26% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)56°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.2 in68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.1 inbetter than 87% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days141 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk69.3better than 44% of US places
Air Quality35 AQIbetter than 85% of US places
School Quality71.7better than 67% of US places
Violent Crime2184/100kbetter than 6% of US places
Property Crime2933/100kbetter than 7% of US places
Community
Population53,26597th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.442nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5488th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0565th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)49.9%18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)15.6%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)29.7%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%83rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.4%44th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 82% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance36 mibetter than 77% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.4%better than 62% of US places
Amenities Nearby3.00better than 12% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 40% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Galveston an affordable place to live?
- Galveston is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Galveston?
- The median home value in Galveston is $258k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Galveston?
- Median household income in Galveston is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Galveston?
- Median gross rent in Galveston is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Galveston safe?
- Galveston is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2184/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 2933/100k.
- What is the weather like in Galveston?
- Galveston averages 85°F in July and 56°F in January, with 47.2 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Galveston?
- Public-school quality in Galveston is above average, scoring better than 67% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Galveston?
- The average one-way commute in Galveston is 21 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)