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Galena Park.
About
Life in Galena Park
Galena Park is a community of 10,527 people in Texas. The median household income is $51,220, median rent runs about $1,184 per month, and median home values are around $117,700. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Galena Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Foreign-Born
32.8%
Broadband Internet
90.7%
of households
Population Growth
-3.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics32.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Galena Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Galena Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (91.8%), and 77.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.6%
of residents
65 and Older
11.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
19.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.38
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 16% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Galena Park
In Galena Park, rent runs 16% below the TX average, and home values are 59% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
18.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,249
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
70.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $157,957 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Galena Park and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Harris County, which includes Galena Park, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Galena Park: Harris County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Harris County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Galena Park is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Galena Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area
Commute28.1 min avg
How Galena Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Galena Park, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 7 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 19 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 50% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Galena Park runs 50% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
163.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
944.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Galena Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Harris County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Harris County, which includes Galena Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $75,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $73.1M |
| 2023 | 47 | Thunderstorm Wind | $9.3M |
| 2022 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $34.1M |
| 2020 | 17 | Hail | $1.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $200.6M |
| 2018 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Harris County, county-wide
Galena Park is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, which includes Galena Park, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Harris County, county-wide
Galena Park is less than 1% of Harris County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 46°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Galena Park has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 46°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/46°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
109
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
5
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
71
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.04" |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 3.81" |
| Apr | 79°F | 61°F | 5.17" |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 5.07" |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.90" |
| Jul | 93°F | 77°F | 4.46" |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 3.37" |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 4.48" |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.38" |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 3.36" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.33" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Galena Park
Uninsured
31.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Galena Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Ad Hospital East, Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.6 mi away · Houston
East Houston Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Houston
Altus Houston Hospital, Lp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Houston
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Galena Park
Galena Park's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 8.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
8.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Galena Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 40,503 students · in-state tuition $2,040 · 20% graduate · median earnings $42,369 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 38,380 students · in-state tuition $9,717 · 65% graduate · median earnings $68,423 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 22,969 students · in-state tuition $2,490 · 33% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Downtown
7.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 12,555 students · in-state tuition $7,708 · 57% graduate · median earnings $57,404 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,844 students · in-state tuition $9,173 · 33% graduate · median earnings $46,064 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Houston-Clear Lake
13.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,078 students · in-state tuition $7,770 · 64% graduate · median earnings $61,521 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 71 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Galena Park
Galena Park has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (71 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
71 mi awayPublic Libraries in Galena Park
Galena Park Branch Library
1500 Keene St, Galena Park
Cities Near Galena Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Galena Park FAQ
Is Galena Park, Texas affordable?⌄
Galena Park's median rent is $1,184/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $51,220/year. Median home value is $117,700.
Is Galena Park, Texas safe?⌄
Galena Park's violent crime rate was 164 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 944 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Galena Park, Texas?⌄
Harris County, which includes Galena Park, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Galena Park, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Galena Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,184/month and median household income is $51,220/year. The median home value is $117,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Galena Park, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Galena Park is 28 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from