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Galveston / Texas City

Gulf Coast island city with the Seawall, beaches, the Strand Historic District and Pleasure Pier, plus mainland Texas City on Galveston Bay.

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Area at a glance

Living in Galveston / Texas City.

Walk Score54
Transit Score—
Bike Score57
Median rent$1,298
Avg. commute20 min
Homes rented54%
Median household income$55,631
Population53,424

Scores: Walk Score®. Median gross rent, household income, commute, renter share and population: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year (2020-2024), Galveston city, TX. Median rent covers all rentals in the area, not only the luxury buildings we work with.

Good to know
  • The Galveston Seawall runs about 10 miles along Seawall Boulevard.
  • The Strand Historic District preserves Victorian-era commercial buildings.
  • The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) is based in Galveston.
  • The Texas City Dike extends about 5 miles into Galveston Bay.
Where to eat
  • The Fancy · Gulf seafood
    Houston Chronicle best Galveston restaurants pick · source
  • Gaido's · Seafood
    Seawall institution since 1911 · source
  • Maceo Spice & Import Co. · Cajun-Italian deli
    Houston Chronicle best Galveston restaurants pick · source
  • Shucks Tavern and Oyster Bar · Oyster bar
    Houston Chronicle best Galveston restaurants pick · source
Things to do
  • Moody Gardens
    Pyramids with aquarium, rainforest and waterpark · source
  • The Strand Historic District
    Victorian-era downtown with shops, galleries and dining · source
  • Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
    Rides and games on a pier over the Gulf · source
  • Galveston Island State Park
    Beach and bay habitats with camping and trails · source
Nearby public schools

Ratings from GreatSchools.org, the schools physically closest to the area's center. School assignments and ratings change; verify enrollment eligibility directly with the school district.

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