At a Glance
Median Income
$65,447
$33,516 per capita
Home Value
$190,600
Zillow: $222,984
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
31.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
401/100K
2,819/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.7%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
319 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Texas City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 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 4.6% (28% 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 $222,984. 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.
Safety & Crime
Texas City reports 401 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,819/100K. The murder rate is 10.1/100K.
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. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population54,159
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$65,447
Per Capita$33,516
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
A+
Home Value$190,600
Rent$1,200
Ownership53.9%
Zillow$222,984
Housing Units22,260
Rent Burden31.9%
Crime
F
Violent401/100K
Property2,819/100K
Murder10.1/100K
Assault228/100K
Burglary371/100K
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days319/yr
AQI42 (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.
16.0% 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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