Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in Galveston city, Texas?
City · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Galveston city, Texas is $1,298/month (±$40), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $326,000 (±$18,654), and the median household income is $55,631/year. The unemployment rate in Galveston County, Texas was 4.2% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for Galveston city, Texas
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,298 |
| Median Home Value | $326,000 |
| Median Household Income | $55,631 |
| Total Housing Units | 25,198 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 13,544 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 54% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 4,234 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 4.2% |
How does Galveston city, Texas compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all cities in Texas.
Higher rent than 69% of cities in Texas · 377th of 1214
| # | City | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rollingwood city | $3,501 |
| 1 | West University Place city | $3,501 |
| 1 | Heath city | $3,501 |
| … 373 more … | ||
| 377 | Galveston city(you are here) | $1,298 |
| … 834 more … | ||
| 1212 | Loraine town | $373 |
| 1213 | Sebastian CDP | $326 |
| 1214 | Paducah town | $256 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Galveston city, Texas?
The median gross rent in Galveston city, Texas is $1,298/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Galveston city, Texas?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Galveston city, Texas is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Galveston city, Texas?
The median home value in Galveston city, Texas is $326,000 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Galveston city are rent-burdened?
In Galveston city, Texas, 4,234 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in Galveston city, Texas?
The median household income in Galveston city, Texas is $55,631/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $1,298 has a margin of error of ±$40. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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