Nassau Bay, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Nassau Bay is a small city in Texas with a population of 5,211. Residents earn $78,057 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
5,211 Population 4,271/sq mi density
$78,057 Median Income $55,943 per capita
$339,400 Home Value
$1,323 Median Rent
71°F Avg Temperature
365 Violent Crime/100K 2,775 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,057 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$339,400 home value, $1,323/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
365 violent crimes/100K (4% below avg)
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,057
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $339,400
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 365/100K
4% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 46.4%
38% higher than US avg
Median Rent $1,323
14% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.3%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.3%
49% lower than US avg

How Nassau Bay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population5,211
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density4,271/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Largest GroupWhite 77%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,057
Per Capita$55,943
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$592,751M
Commute25 min

Housing

A
Home Value$339,400
Rent$1,323
OwnershipN/A

Crime

F
Violent365/100K
Property2,775/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault97/100K
Burglary463/100K

Health

Obesity33.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.8%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain53.3 in/yr
Elevation11 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+46.4%
High School+94.6%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Libraries73

Is Nassau Bay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nassau Bay receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Nassau Bay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nassau Bay is $78,057, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Nassau Bay is $339,400, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,323 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Nassau Bay is below the national average at 365 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,775 per 100,000, 42% above the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 46.4% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Nassau Bay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F. Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Nassau Bay has a population of 5,211 with a density of 4,271 people per square mile. The median age is 45.8 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (77.4%), with 4.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Black, 1.4% Asian.

Population

5,211
Total Population
4,271
People / sq mi
45.8yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.3%
Female 40.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Nassau Bay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only71.9%
8% below US avg
Spanish28.1%
110% above US avg

Social Characteristics

Nassau Bay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nassau Bay is $78,057, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Nassau Bay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,057
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$55,943
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
IRS Avg AGI$95,157

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.3%
49% below US avg
Establishments (County)124,542
County GDP$592,751M

Business (County)

Restaurants10,837
Healthcare12,772
Retail13,588
Manufacturing4,091

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$11,819
238% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.48%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.1 min
Work from Home11.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Nassau Bay is $339,400, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,323 (14% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$339,400
20% above US avg
Median List Price$292,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$292,000
$/Sq Ft$153
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio99.0%
Price Drops25.9%
Inventory27

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,323
14% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied50.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$11,819
238% above US avg
Effective Rate3.48%
In Nassau Bay, 33.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 21.8% report depression. 19.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Nassau Bay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.3%
4% above US avg
Diabetes9.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity19.4%
Depression21.8%
Mental Distress15.9%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Checkup Rate73.2%
Premature Death8,157/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access91.3%
Healthcare Facilities12,772
Nassau Bay has a violent crime rate of 365 per 100,000 residents, 4% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,775 per 100,000 (42% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Nassau Bay vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent365.1/100K
4% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape146.1/100K
Robbery121.7/100K
Assault97.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,775.1/100K
42% above US avg
Burglary462.5/100K
Theft2,117.8/100K
Vehicle Theft194.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)527
FEMA Disasters182

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Nassau Bay has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average71.3°F
32% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall53.3 inches
40% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density4,271/sq mi
Coordinates29.5448°N, 95.0874°W
County FIPS48201
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 46.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (38% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 5.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.4%
D 52%

Winner: Democrat by 5.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+46.4%
38% above US avg
High School+94.6%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (4.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,271/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries73
Healthcare Facilities12,772
Restaurants10,837
Retail Stores13,588

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)527
FEMA Disaster Declarations182
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.1 min
Work from Home11.8%

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