Here's what it costs to live in Galveston, Texas, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,298 per month, while the typical home is valued around $326,000. Households earn a median of $55,631 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$55,631
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,298
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$326,000
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
53,424
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.5 yrs
Census ACS
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AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
January Avg
56°F
July Avg
85°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.3
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
83.5%
What is the cost of living index for Galveston?
The cost of living index for Galveston is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Galveston?
The median gross rent in Galveston is $1,298 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Galveston?
The median household income in Galveston is $55,631 per year.
What is the median home value in Galveston?
The median home value in Galveston is $326,000 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Galveston?
Air quality data for Galveston is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Galveston?
Tax data for Texas is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
