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Galveston County
  • County in Texas
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Galveston County

    Report Card

    grade A
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade C+
    3. Nightlife
      grade A
    4. Good for Families
      grade A
    5. Diversity
      grade A
    6. Jobs
      grade B+
    7. Weather
      grade B+
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade A minus
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade B minus

    Galveston County is located in Texas with a population of 347,084. Galveston County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Galveston County, most residents own their homes. In Galveston County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Galveston County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Galveston County are above average.

    About

    Population
    347,084

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $229,300
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,175
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      32%
    • Own
      68%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      128.1
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      4.2
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      65.2
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      61.6
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      397.7
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      1,756.9
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      218.6
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      22%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      32%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      24%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      national  11%

    Working in Galveston County

    Jobs
    grade B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $79,328
    National
    $69,021

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