At a Glance
Median Income
$95,152
$41,785 per capita
Home Value
$268,900
Zillow: $306,570
Median Rent
$1,579/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
308/100K
3,390/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.0%
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
13.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
12.1% smoking rate
How Kemah Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kemah's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kemah 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
Kemah residents earn a median household income of $95,152 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,785. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.6% 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 Kemah is $268,900 , 5% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,570. Median rent is $1,579/month, with 26.6% 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 1996.
Safety & Crime
Kemah reports 308 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 19% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,390/100K.
Education
33.0% of adults in Kemah hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kemah 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 Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population1,952
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density1,067/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born15.7%
Veterans9.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,152
Per Capita$41,785
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty13.6%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$268,900
Rent$1,579
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$306,570
Housing Units892
Rent Burden26.6%
Crime
F
Violent308/100K
Property3,390/100K
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute31 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Kemah was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
15.7% 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.