At a Glance
Median Income
$54,167
$20,868 per capita
Home Value
$116,400
Zillow: $158,742
Median Rent
$1,108/mo
29.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
201/100K
1,290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
67.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Galena Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Galena Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Galena Park a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Galena Park residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,868. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Galena Park is $116,400 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $158,742. Median rent is $1,108/month, with 29.8% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Galena Park reports 201 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,290/100K. The murder rate is 9.2/100K.
Education
8.5% of adults in Galena Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
67.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Galena Park has an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population10,527
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density2,193/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$20,868
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$116,400
Rent$1,108
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$158,742
Housing Units3,046
Rent Burden29.8%
Crime
F
Violent201/100K
Property1,290/100K
Murder9.2/100K
Assault101/100K
Burglary247/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes16.1%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation26 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+67.8%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute28 min
Broadband91.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Galena Park was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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