At a Glance
Median Income
$124,000
$113,956 per capita
Home Value
$618,800
Zillow: $688,574
Median Rent
$2,202/mo
19.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,238/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.1%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
1.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.1%
11.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
72°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Tiki Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Tiki Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Tiki Island a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Tiki Island residents earn a median household income of $124,000 , which is 65% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $113,956. The unemployment rate stands at 0.8% (78% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.0% 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 Tiki Island is $618,800 , 120% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $688,574. Median rent is $2,202/month, with 19.8% 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 1991.
Safety & Crime
Tiki Island reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,238/100K.
Education
50.1% of adults in Tiki Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,209
Median Age57.8 yrs
Density2,519/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$124,000
Per Capita$113,956
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.0%
County GDP$26,337M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,205
Housing
B+
Home Value$618,800
Rent$2,202
Ownership93.2%
Zillow$688,574
Housing Units1,183
Rent Burden19.8%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,238/100K
Health
Obesity30.1%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking11.2%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,976/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation5 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.1%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+29.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute36 min
Broadband98.8%
Internet Speed145 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Tiki Island was built in 1991.
30.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Scholes International At Galveston (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.3% 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.