Tiki Island, TX

Texas · Metropolitan Area

Tiki Island is a small town in Texas with a population of 1,209. Residents earn $124,000 per year, which is 65% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
1,209 Population 2,519/sq mi density
$124,000 Median Income $113,956 per capita
$618,800 Home Value $688,574 Zillow
$2,202 Median Rent
72°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 median income, 0.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$618,800 home value, $2,202/mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $124,000
65% higher than US avg
Home Value $618,800
120% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 50.1%
49% higher than US avg
Median Rent $2,202
89% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.1%
6% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.8%
78% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.0%
92% lower than US avg

How Tiki Island Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,209
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density2,519/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$113,956
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$26,337M
Commute36 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$618,800
Rent$2,202
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$688,574

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity30.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp72°F
AQI42 (Good)
Rain47.2 in/yr
Elevation5 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+98.1%
School Score5.10

Community

2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute36 min
Libraries8

Is Tiki Island a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Tiki Island receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, long commute times. Tiki Island stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Tiki Island is $124,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 65% above $75,149. This places Tiki Island among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.8%. Only 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Tiki Island is $618,800, making it a premium housing market at 120% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,202 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Tiki Island is a highly educated community — 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 98.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Tiki Island has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Tiki Island has a population of 1,209 with a density of 2,519 people per square mile. The median age is 57.8 years, 49% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%).

Population

1,209
Total Population
2,519
People / sq mi
57.8yrs
Median Age
49% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Tiki Island vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.7%
18% above US avg
Spanish7.3%
46% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Tiki Island vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Tiki Island is $124,000, which is 65% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes.

Income: Tiki Island vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$124,000
65% above US avg
Per Capita Income$113,956
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
IRS Avg AGI$93,928

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.8%
78% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.0%
92% below US avg
Establishments (County)6,943
County GDP$26,337M

Business (County)

Restaurants844
Healthcare678
Retail986
Manufacturing183

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,762
150% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.42%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time36.0 min
Work from Home30.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Tiki Island is $618,800, 120% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $2,202 (89% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $688,574.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$618,800
120% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$688,574
Median List Price$749,999

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$749,999
$/Sq Ft$333
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio81.7%
Price Drops37.5%
Inventory48

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,202
89% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$887
1 Bedroom$935
2 Bedrooms$1,149
3 Bedrooms$1,497
4 Bedrooms$1,733

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.2%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,762
150% above US avg
Effective Rate1.42%
In Tiki Island, 30.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 19.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Tiki Island vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.1%
6% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure29.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD4.7%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity19.3%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate72.1%
Premature Death8,976/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access84.8%
Healthcare Facilities678

Crime Rates: Tiki Island vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Tiki Island has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.2 inches
24% above US avg
Snowfall0.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density2,519/sq mi
Coordinates29.2973°N, 94.9149°W
County FIPS48167
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 27.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 63.1%
D 35.7%

Winner: Republican by 27.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+50.1%
49% above US avg
High School+98.1%
School Test Score5.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density2,519/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities678
Restaurants844
Retail Stores986

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)45
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute36.0 min
Work from Home30.8%

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