At a Glance
Median Income
$74,615
$29,134 per capita
Home Value
$216,100
Zillow: $267,001
Median Rent
$1,613/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
12.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
16.5% smoking rate
How Anahuac Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Anahuac's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Anahuac a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Anahuac residents earn a median household income of $74,615 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,134. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 930 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Anahuac is $216,100 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $267,001. Median rent is $1,613/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
10.9% of adults in Anahuac hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Anahuac has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,652
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,281/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$74,615
Per Capita$29,134
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$3,740M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,480
Housing
A+
Home Value$216,100
Rent$1,613
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$267,001
Housing Units899
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.6%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death8,173/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain59.7 in/yr
Elevation19 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+1.7%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute27 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed62 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Anahuac was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.