Galveston County

TX · Pop. 197,338 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Galveston County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 197,338.

$/Acre: $4,271

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 303 days

Broadband: 80%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 120.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.61%

Combined Sales Tax7.86%

Cost of Living Index101.3

Median Household Income$74,038

Poverty Rate19.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,271

Median Home Price$285K

Acres for Sale3320

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season303 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low36°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,367 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire5/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)356 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K683

Property Crime /100K903

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response16 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital50.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage80%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.8%

Ag EconomyWeak