At a Glance
Median Income
$77,713
$35,298 per capita
Home Value
$159,500
Zillow: $216,068
Median Rent
$1,370/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
306/100K
1,784/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.4%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.6%
14.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
14.5% smoking rate
How Hitchcock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hitchcock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hitchcock a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hitchcock residents earn a median household income of $77,713 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,298. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hitchcock is $159,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,068. Median rent is $1,370/month, with 38.6% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Hitchcock reports 306 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,784/100K.
Education
18.4% of adults in Hitchcock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hitchcock has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population7,480
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density124/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born7.3%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,713
Per Capita$35,298
Unemployment7.6%
Poverty14.2%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$159,500
Rent$1,370
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$216,068
Housing Units2,990
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent306/100K
Property1,784/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes12.2%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation-1 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.4%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
Hitchcock was founded in 1873.
The median home in Hitchcock was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.