Housing & Real Estate — Galveston, Texas
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 34,921 |
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| Occupied | 24,518 |
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| Vacant | 10,403 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 11,458 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 13,060 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $326,000 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$351,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,278/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,510/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | N/A |
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| Rent as % of Income | N/A% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 47.3% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 3,793 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 3,150 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,984 |
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| Built before 1960 | 11,521 |
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| Median Year Built | 1973 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
