At a Glance
Median Income
$119,870
$52,344 per capita
Home Value
$334,000
Zillow: $373,552
Median Rent
$1,628/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.4% smoking rate
How League City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows League City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is League City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
League City residents earn a median household income of $119,870 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,344. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% 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 League City is $334,000 , 18% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $373,552. Median rent is $1,628/month, with 28.0% 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 2001.
Education
48.0% of adults in League City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
League City 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 37.
Data Overview
People
Population114,885
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density2,237/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$119,870
Per Capita$52,344
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$334,000
Rent$1,628
Ownership74.4%
Zillow$373,552
Housing Units43,503
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation39 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries13
Did You Know?
League City was founded in 1961.
The median home in League City was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is William P Hobby (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
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.