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Galveston, TX

Looking to move to Galveston, TX? You’ve come to the right place. Livability helps people find their perfect places to live, and we’ve got everything you need to know to decide if moving to Galveston, TX is right for you.

Let’s start with the basics: Galveston, TX is located in Galveston County and it has a population of 53,956. What about cost of living in Galveston, TX? The median income in Galveston, TX is $47,917 and the median home value is $210,794.

Read on to learn more about Galveston, TX, and if you’d like some tips and advice for making your big move, check out our Make Your Move page, where you’ll find all kinds of stories and insights including How to Start Over in a New City, Tips for Getting to Know a New City Before You Move and so much more.

Galveston Rankings

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Affordable Places To Live In Galveston

Median Household Income
$47,917
Median Home Value
$210,794
Housing Affordability Index
103
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
13.20%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Galveston

Unemployment Rate
7.30%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.10%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
56.50%

Food Scene in Galveston

41.50%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
48.70
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
47.10%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$953.00

Love Where You Live In Galveston

Volunteerism Rate
14.80%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
49.50%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.30%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
77.60

Health in Galveston

78.90%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
10.90%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
0.56
22.50%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Galveston

Average Mortgage Amount
$657.86
Median Rent
$776
43.40%
Of Homes Owned
56.60%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Galveston

8.20%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
11.40%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
12.00%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
14.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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