At a Glance
Median Income
$76,573
$39,486 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
Zillow: $237,398
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
48.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
324/100K
3,570/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
319 sunny days/yr
How San Leon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Leon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Leon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Leon residents earn a median household income of $76,573 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,486. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,943 business establishments, including 844 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Leon is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $237,398. Median rent is $1,152/month, with 48.4% 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 1993.
Safety & Crime
San Leon reports 324 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,570/100K.
Education
10.5% of adults in San Leon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
70.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Leon has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population5,764
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$76,573
Per Capita$39,486
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$1,152
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$237,398
Housing Units2,813
Rent Burden48.4%
Crime
F
Violent324/100K
Property3,570/100K
Health
Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation8 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.5%
High School+70.7%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute32 min
Broadband89.4%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in San Leon was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 145 Mbps.
There are 844 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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