Texas City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Galveston County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
54,159 Population 817/sq mi density
$65,447 Median Income $33,516 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $227,222 Zillow
$1,200 Median Rent 31.9% income on rent
71°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$65,447 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,200/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Texas City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$65,447
13% below
$33,516 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
32% below
Zillow: $227,222
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
3% above
31.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
42% below
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F

How Texas City Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Texas City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
87%
Home Value
68%
Rent
103%
Poverty
121%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
200%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Texas City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Texas City residents earn a median household income of $65,447 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,516. The unemployment rate stands at 7.2% (100% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% 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 Texas City is $190,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,222. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 31.9% 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 1980.

Education

19.7% of adults in Texas City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Texas City has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population54,159
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born8.1%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$65,447
Per Capita$33,516
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205

Housing

A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,200
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$227,222
Housing Units22,260
Rent Burden31.9%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Climate

Avg Temp71°F
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.7%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries8

Did You Know?

Texas City was founded in 1911.
The median home in Texas City was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
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.