Living in Galveston County, Texas

Galveston County is a county in Texas with a population of around 322,225, part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Galveston, Texas City, Friendswood.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,637/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $320K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 65°F) and hot summers (highs around 86°F). The coast is within 1 hour. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Galveston County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 38 and a moderately educated workforce (31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.