Texas City, Texas
Among the top 15% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 22% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 60% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 33% of US places
- top 3% for air quality
- top 3% for comfortable days
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Texas City is a mid-size city in Texas with about 53,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include air quality, comfortable days, and income tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and summer humidity.
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Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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72%46%clearovercast
Precipitation 6.3 in4.0 in
oppressive 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$61k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$51kbetter than 31% of US places
Home Value$167k51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 30% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.37%better than 31% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden6.42%better than 88% of US places
Unemployment7.1%better than 25% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)56°F95th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)85°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation62.8 in97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days192 daysbetter than 17% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days139 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk68.3better than 46% of US places
Air Quality18 AQIbetter than 97% of US places
School Quality55.2better than 45% of US places
Violent Crime1539/100kbetter than 16% of US places
Property Crime1796/100kbetter than 24% of US places
Community
Population53,08497th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age34.922nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9132nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2348th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)37.0%12th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)25.8%92nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)31.6%91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.9%61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 66% of US places
Walkability7.1/20better than 61% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 58% of US places
Amenities Nearby11.68better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 53% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Texas City an affordable place to live?
- Texas City is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $51k, better than 31% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Texas City?
- The median home value in Texas City is $167k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Texas City?
- Median household income in Texas City is $61k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Texas City?
- Median gross rent in Texas City is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Texas City safe?
- Texas City is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1539/100k (better than 16%). Property crime is 1796/100k.
- What is the weather like in Texas City?
- Texas City averages 85°F in July and 56°F in January, with 62.8 in of annual precipitation and about 192 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Texas City?
- Public-school quality in Texas City is about average, scoring better than 45% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Texas City?
- The average one-way commute in Texas City is 23 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)