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35 discussions from residents and visitors

aurora_chef

Job market in Galveston for tech?

Hey, With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. Am I wrong here?

2 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Skylar Chavez

What I wish I knew before living in Galveston

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The city has invested a lot in new development. People here are genuinely friendly, not ju...

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Evan

Is Galveston getting better or worse?

Hello, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Worth the trade-offs? The city has invested a lot in new developmen...

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Jack Moore

How is the nightlife in Galveston?

Alright, I've been here for 19 years and Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Galveston? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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Levi Myers

Couple moving to Galveston from out of state

Alright, With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. The weather takes some getting used to. The food scene here is surprisingly good. The suburbs are where mo...

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Alexander R.

Best companies to work for in Galveston?

Alright, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. I'd ...

5 replies 13 upvotes jobs
Jack Moore

Honest thoughts on life in Galveston

Hey, We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. Household incomes average around $57,216 in Galvest...

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local_savannah36

Is Galveston getting better or worse?

Hi all, The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. Household incomes average around $57,216 in Galveston. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? Property taxes are high but you get good s...

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Ezekiel Price

Affordable areas near Galveston?

I work in legal and Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The weather takes some getting used to. Would love some local perspective. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs ...

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Sarah

Is Galveston good for remote workers?

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. Median household income is $57,216, which feels about average for the area. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a grea...

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Nora Price

Galveston in the winter -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm originally from Houston and Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Let me know your thoughts. Cheers. People here are genuinely ...

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Evan

Best restaurants in Galveston?

Anyone else feel this way? Born and raised here. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. You can expect to pay ar...

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Peyton Carter

Life in Galveston as a young professional

So, Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. The ...

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Evan

Moving to Galveston -what should I know?

Hello, The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. Median household income is $57,216, which feels about average for the area. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. It's changing fast -some good, some n...

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real_bennett82

Living in Galveston -the reality

I'm a 40-year-old nurse and Household incomes average around $57,216 in Galveston. Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. T...

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Peyton Carter

Remote worker thinking about Galveston

Hey everyone, I work in insurance and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's a very car-de...

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aurora_chef

Freelancing from Galveston -experience?

Hey, I'm a remote worker and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Am I wrong here? The weather takes some getting used to. N...

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Santiago Morris

Moving to Galveston for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a college student here and Night life is decent if you know the right spots.

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Henry Nguyen

Best industries in Galveston right now

Hey everyone, Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you ...

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Kaylee Ramos

Best neighborhoods to rent in Galveston?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. With a population of 53,348, Galveston is a smaller city. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Cheers. The food scene here is surprisingl...

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Maria O.

Worst things about Galveston nobody talks about

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. Average temperature is around 72--F, so it's warm year-round. You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good. ...

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Eliana Thomas

Housing in Galveston compared to Nashville

OK so Household incomes average around $57,216 in Galveston. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? Thanks in advance! Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Sarah

What I wish I knew before living in Galveston

Hello, I've been here for 16 years and It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,278 for rent here. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The park...

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Nora Price

Planning a move to Galveston -neighborhoods?

Hey folks, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $57,216 in Galveston. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a lot in new dev...

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raleigh_sadie

Dog-friendly places in Galveston?

Been meaning to ask this. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The food scene here is surprisingly good. People here are genuinely friendly...

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Henry Nguyen

Best neighborhoods to rent in Galveston?

So, I'm a 33-year-old electrician and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. It's a a smaller city city with about 53,348 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? It's not perfect, but the commun...

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Alexander R.

Best neighborhoods in Galveston

Hey, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 13.4%, which is around average. Crime rate is something to consider -Galveston sits at 478.3 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Is this normal for Galveston? Appreciate any input. It's changing fast -some good, some...

23 replies 23 upvotes best-worst
local_savannah36

Remote worker thinking about Galveston

Random thought, We're a young couple and Homes are going for about $294,300 on average. The median home value here is around $294,300, which seems about average. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is surprisingly good.

5 replies 20 upvotes moving
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