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What Is the Average Rent in Galveston County, Texas?
County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in Galveston County, Texas is $1,404/month (±$28), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $314,600 (±$5,354), and the median household income is $86,105/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Average Rent in Galveston County, Texas and Neighbouring Counties
Housing Metrics for Galveston County, Texas
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $1,404 |
| Median Home Value | $314,600 |
| Median Household Income | $86,105 |
| Total Housing Units | 140,660 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 45,522 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 32% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 13,096 households |
Median Rent by Bedroom Count
| Bedroom | Median Rent | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,161 | +0.0% |
| 1 BR | $1,190 | +0.0% |
| 2 BR | $1,424 | +0.0% |
| 3 BR | $1,762 | +0.0% |
| 4 BR | $2,132 | +0.0% |
| 5+ BR | $2,233 | +0.0% |
How does Galveston County, Texas compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Texas.
Higher rent than 91% of counties in Texas · 23th of 249
| # | County | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockwall County | $1,992 |
| 2 | Irion County | $1,950 |
| 3 | Collin County | $1,859 |
| … 19 more … | ||
| 23 | Galveston County(you are here) | $1,404 |
| … 223 more … | ||
| 247 | Knox County | $521 |
| 248 | Presidio County | $448 |
| 249 | Cottle County | $264 |
More data for Galveston County, Texas
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Galveston County, Texas?
The median gross rent in Galveston County, Texas is $1,404/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 County, Texas?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Galveston County, Texas is $1,424/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$38. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in Galveston County, Texas?
The median home value in Galveston County, Texas is $314,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in Galveston County are rent-burdened?
In Galveston County, Texas, 13,096 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 County, Texas?
The median household income in Galveston County, Texas is $86,105/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 $1,404 has a margin of error of ±$28. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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