Housing by town in Galveston County, Texas
Galveston County, Texas has 16 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,404 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
32.4% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $1,078 in 2015–2019 (+30.2%; Up after inflation).
Bayou Vista has the highest median gross rent ($2,083) and San Leon the lowest ($989).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,404 (±$28)
- Households that rent
- 32.4%
- Median household income
- $86,105
- Places
- 16
Cities, towns and townships in Galveston County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacliff | $1,498 | 38.2% | $51,458 | $201,500 | $1,913 |
| Bayou Vista | $2,083 | 10.7% | $120,455 | $375,600 | $4,290 |
| Bolivar Peninsula | $1,648 | 4.6% | $75,547 | $315,500 | $3,116 |
| Clear Lake Shores | $1,808 | 24.0% | $111,818 | $463,400 | $5,710 |
| Dickinson | $1,231 | 28.2% | $91,779 | $278,000 | $4,159 |
| Friendswood | $1,688 | 22.8% | $126,508 | $420,100 | $6,338 |
| Galveston | $1,298 | 53.8% | $55,631 | $326,000 | $3,510 |
| Hitchcock | $1,380 | 32.0% | $74,157 | $188,300 | $2,404 |
| Jamaica Beach | — | 2.9% | $94,318 | $333,500 | $4,618 |
| Kemah | $1,775 | 46.3% | $85,357 | $281,100 | $3,978 |
| La Marque | $1,443 | 31.3% | $71,102 | $206,900 | $2,394 |
| League City | $1,684 | 25.3% | $121,099 | $360,000 | $5,864 |
| San Leon | $989 | 12.2% | $75,446 | $183,100 | $1,875 |
| Santa Fe | $1,240 | 18.7% | $99,190 | $325,800 | $4,576 |
| Texas City | $1,307 | 43.5% | $68,776 | $217,300 | $2,734 |
| Tiki Island | $1,639 | 4.5% | $129,063 | $678,900 | $10,000 or more |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,850 | $36,400 | $58,250 |
| 2 people | $25,000 | $41,600 | $66,600 |
| 3 people | $28,100 | $46,800 | $74,900 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $52,000 | $83,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $56,200 | $89,900 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $60,350 | $96,550 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $64,500 | $103,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,650 | $109,850 |
How the places in Galveston County rank across Texas
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Crime reported to police in Galveston County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,040 | 280 | 5,675 | 1,526 | 371,781 | 11 of 12 |
| 2024 | 1,005 | 264 | 5,622 | 1,476 | 380,877 | 13 of 14 |
| 2025 | 833 | 217 | 4,757 | 1,241 | 383,188 | 14 of 14 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Galveston County recorded 833 violent and 4,757 property crimes, 217 and 1,241 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Galveston County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| League City Police Department | 119,427 | 72 | 1,282 |
| Texas City Police Department | 59,365 | 148 | 764 |
| Galveston Police Department | 53,510 | 271 | 1,214 |
| Friendswood Police Department | 41,358 | 34 | 213 |
| Galveston County Sheriff's Office | 37,228 | 139 | 387 |
| Dickinson Police Department | 22,061 | 31 | 190 |
| La Marque Police Department | 20,653 | 87 | 409 |
| Santa Fe Police Department | 13,227 | 17 | 79 |
| Hitchcock Police Department | 7,867 | 26 | 102 |
| Kemah Police Department | 3,232 | 8 | 65 |
| Bayou Vista Police Department | 1,763 | 0 | 0 |
| Clear Lake Shores Police Department | 1,298 | 0 | 49 |
| Tiki Island Police Department | 1,122 | 0 | 0 |
| Jamaica Beach Police Department | 1,077 | 0 | 3 |
ZIP codes in Galveston County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77573 | 98,109 | $1,692 | $367,500 | $122,722 | 24.2% |
| 77546 | 54,789 | $1,734 | $380,700 | $123,756 | 24.0% |
| 77539 | 49,375 | $1,393 | $264,800 | $89,111 | 24.3% |
| 77590 | 31,642 | $1,275 | $188,900 | $65,801 | 47.6% |
| 77550 | 23,489 | $1,205 | $325,900 | $45,047 | 60.0% |
| 77568 | 23,083 | $1,524 | $230,400 | $74,694 | 28.0% |
| 77551 | 21,696 | $1,352 | $290,600 | $58,344 | 51.8% |
| 77591 | 18,294 | $1,332 | $222,600 | $68,593 | 44.6% |
| 77510 | 14,155 | $1,267 | $333,100 | $102,651 | 13.7% |
| 77554 | 10,414 | $1,411 | $466,800 | $86,490 | 31.2% |
| 77563 | 9,955 | $1,370 | $220,700 | $75,806 | 26.9% |
| 77518 | 9,541 | $1,498 | $201,500 | $51,458 | 38.2% |
| 77565 | 6,943 | $1,625 | $419,000 | $95,268 | 50.2% |
| 77517 | 5,529 | $971 | $314,100 | $88,567 | 15.6% |
| 77650 | 2,322 | — | $351,600 | $61,745 | 4.0% |
| 77623 | 585 | $566 | — | $88,375 | 8.7% |
| 77617 | 44 | — | — | $75,703 | 0.0% |
| 77555 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Galveston County
What is the crime rate in Galveston County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Galveston County recorded 217 violent and 1,241 property crimes per 100,000 residents (833 violent and 4,757 property crimes in all).
Which place in Galveston County has the highest rent?
Bayou Vista has the highest median gross rent, $2,083 (±$1,628) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Galveston County has the lowest rent?
San Leon has the lowest median gross rent, $989 (±$294) a month.
What is the median rent in Galveston County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Galveston County is $1,404 (±$28) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galveston County, Texas
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Galveston County, Texas
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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