At a Glance
Median Income
$54,806
$28,425 per capita
Home Value
$168,000
Zillow: $214,675
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
35.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.8% smoking rate
How Bacliff Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bacliff's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bacliff a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bacliff residents earn a median household income of $54,806 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,425. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,943 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bacliff is $168,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $214,675. Median rent is $1,169/month, with 35.7% 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 1985.
Education
20.9% of adults in Bacliff hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bacliff has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population9,935
Median Age34.4 yrs
Density3,911/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born15.1%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$54,806
Per Capita$28,425
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$168,000
Rent$1,169
Ownership61.5%
Zillow$214,675
Housing Units3,927
Rent Burden35.7%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes14.8%
Smoking18.8%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death8,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation15 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+3.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bacliff was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.6% of the population has a disability.
15.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.