Surfside Beach, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Brazoria County County
Surfside Beach, TX
At a Glance
How Surfside Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Surfside Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Surfside Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Surfside Beach residents earn a median household income of $96,250 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $61,048. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Surfside Beach is $310,700 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $330,991. Median rent is $1,292/month, with 25.4% 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 1978.
Safety & Crime
Surfside Beach reports 141 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 423/100K.
Education
39.2% of adults in Surfside Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Surfside Beach 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 totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.