San Leon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Galveston County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
5,764 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$76,573 Median Income $39,486 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $243,232 Zillow
$1,152 Median Rent 48.4% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,573 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $1,152/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.5% bachelor's degree or higher

San Leon, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,573
2% above
$39,486 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
41% below
Zillow: $243,232
Median Rent
$1,152/mo
1% below
48.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.5%
69% below
70.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.4%
7% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

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)

Income
102%
Home Value
59%
Rent
99%
Poverty
39%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
47%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Leon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 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 1.7% (53% 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 $243,232. 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.

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 (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 44.

Data Overview

People

Population5,764
Median Age45.1 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female57% / 44%
Foreign Born25.2%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$76,573
Per Capita$39,486
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$1,152
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$243,232
Housing Units2,813
Rent Burden48.4%

Health

Obesity34.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
25.2% 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.