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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 92.7% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.3% |
| 46% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $124,000 |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $113,956 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,205 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,928 |
| Unemployment | 0.8% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.0% |
| 92% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,943 |
| County GDP | $26,337M |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Healthcare | 678 |
| Retail | 986 |
| Manufacturing | 183 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,762 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |
| Census Median | $618,800 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $688,574 |
| Median List Price | $749,999 |
| Median List Price | $749,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $333 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 81.7% |
| Price Drops | 37.5% |
| Inventory | 48 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,202 |
| 89% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,762 |
| 150% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 4.7% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,976/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 84.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 678 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 72.3°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 47.2 inches |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.2973°N, 94.9149°W |
| County FIPS | 48167 |
Winner: Republican by 27.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.1% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,519/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 8 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 678 |
| Restaurants | 844 |
| Retail Stores | 986 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 45 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 30.8% |