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Galveston, Texas

city · Galveston County

At a glance

53,424
Population
$326,000
Median home value (all homes)
7% above U.S. median
$320,772
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,298/mo
Median rent
4% below U.S. median
$55,631
Median household income
29% below U.S. median
20.2 min
Average commute
91.3%
Homes with broadband
38.22%
Locations with fiber available
5.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 102 — 2% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost33% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates88.2%
College graduates36%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Economic Development Partnership
Galveston Economic Development Partnership (GEDP) supports existing and new businesses by providing the infrastructure to be globally competitive while creating an atmosphere that promotes knowledgeable citizens and preserves the aesthetic and environmental quality of life on Galveston Island. It provides resources for business and community development, including an information clearinghouse of demographic and socioeconomic data, GIS and site selection tools, and a comprehensive economic database.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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