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Jamaica Beach, Texas

city · Galveston County

At a glance

967
Population
$333,500
Median home value
10% above U.S. median
$94,318
Median household income
20% above U.S. median
26.6 min
Average commute
95.1%
Homes with broadband
14.6%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college15 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates97.9%
College graduates57.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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