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Texas City.
About
Life in Texas City
If you're considering moving to Texas City, understand that this is fundamentally an industrial port city—the economy runs on refineries and shipping, and that infrastructure defines much of daily life here. The upside is stability and job availability in those sectors, plus a median household income of about $69,000 and home values around $217,300 that are relatively accessible. Housing costs are manageable, with median rent around $1,300 a month.
Texas City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.2%
Foreign-Born
8.0%
Broadband Internet
91.5%
of households
Population Growth
+15.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Texas City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Texas City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (59.0%), and 19.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.8%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
43.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.49
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 7% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Texas City
In Texas City, rent runs 7% below the TX average, and home values are 23% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
28.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,734
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
56.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1984
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $226,626 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Texas City
Unemployment in Texas City is 1 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Texas City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.7 min avg
How Texas City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Texas City, most residents drive alone to work (84%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 28 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 48 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 24% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Texas City runs 24% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
249.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,287
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Texas City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 14 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Galveston County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Galveston County, which includes Texas City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 14 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 14 | Rip Current | $20,000 |
| 2024 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $145,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $301,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Drought | $41,500 |
| 2021 | 15 | Rip Current | $13.3M |
| 2020 | 11 | Funnel Cloud | $16,510 |
| 2019 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $52,000 |
| 2018 | 14 | Flash Flood | $1.1M |
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
Galveston County, county-wide
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Galveston County, which includes Texas City, is typically good — 218 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
218
per year
Moderate Days
139
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Galveston County, county-wide
Climate91°F summers, 48°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Texas City has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and warm winters (avg low 48°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/62°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/76°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/63°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
62.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
76
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
9
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 46°F | 4.80" |
| Feb | 67°F | 50°F | 3.02" |
| Mar | 73°F | 56°F | 3.30" |
| Apr | 78°F | 61°F | 4.22" |
| May | 85°F | 69°F | 5.12" |
| Jun | 90°F | 75°F | 6.54" |
| Jul | 92°F | 76°F | 4.36" |
| Aug | 92°F | 76°F | 6.64" |
| Sep | 88°F | 72°F | 7.34" |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.79" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.54" |
| Dec | 66°F | 47°F | 4.53" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Texas City
Uninsured
16.7%
of residents
No hospitals inside Texas City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Childrens · 11.9 mi away · Galveston
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12 mi away · Galveston
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 13.5 mi away · Nassau Bay
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.
Education14.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Texas City
Texas City's student/teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
22
within city limits
Private Schools
3
within city limits
College Degree Rate
20.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Texas City
Public · 2-year · 3,368 students · in-state tuition $2,310 · 34% graduate · median earnings $45,131 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
11.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 545 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $98,687 (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, 76 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Texas City
Texas City has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (76 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Texas City
Moore Memorial Public Library
1701 9th Ave N, Texas City
Cities Near Texas City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Texas City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Texas City FAQ
Is Texas City, Texas affordable?⌄
Texas City's median rent is $1,307/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $68,776/year. Median home value is $217,300.
Is Texas City, Texas safe?⌄
Texas City's violent crime rate was 249 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1287 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Texas City, Texas?⌄
Texas City has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Texas City, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Texas City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,307/month and median household income is $68,776/year. The median home value is $217,300. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Texas City, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Texas City is 26 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