Galveston, Texas

Population 47,689

Galveston is located in Galveston County, TX. The population is 47,689, making Galveston the largest city in Galveston County.

There are 16 public schools in Galveston with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Galveston is high , and there are 141 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Galveston is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Galveston property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Galveston include Jamaica Beach, Hitchcock and Tiki Island.

Galveston Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 53.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 28.8%

Crime Rate

32.27% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 516
  • Violent Crimes: 478
  • Robbery: 140
  • Burglary: 396
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

54.20% Higher than national avg.
  • 141 offenders in Galveston
  • 29.57 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

337 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 29
  • Registered Polluters: 9
  • Superfunds: 18
  • Tanks & Spills: 281

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

16 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 16 K-12 public schools in Galveston, TX and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Galveston's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
4 Private Schools

Holy Family School

Judah's Tribe Of Youth

O'connell College Preparatory School

Trinity Episcopal School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

141 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Galveston, TX

Property Reports view all

279 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Galveston, TX issued 279 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Galveston, TX issued 241 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $908
  • 1 Bedroom: $978
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,166
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,548
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,986

Zip Codes

77550 77551 77552 77553 77554 77555

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Environmental Hazards

337 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Galveston, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Galveston, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Galveston, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 56.05°
  • February 61.27°
  • March 66.27°
  • April 71.5°
  • May 77.9°
  • June 84.15°
  • July 83.7°
  • August 85.35°
  • September 82.6°
  • October 74.3°
  • November 66.5°
  • December 61.55°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Galveston, TX

Earthquakes
Galveston, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Galveston, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Galveston, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Galveston, TX has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

Demographics view details

Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Galveston, TX: $42,216

Unemployment

Unemployment in Galveston is 4.5%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 41.36%
White Collar - 58.64%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Randy Weber

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

7 Cemeteries view all

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

8 Police Stations view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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