As of 2012, Galveston County's population is 291,309 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 16.74 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Galveston County is $159,600. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.68 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Galveston County's cost of living is 10.30% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Galveston County public schools spend $4,444 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.8 students per teacher in Galveston County. --------------------The unemployment rate in Galveston County is 8.90 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Galveston County jobs have Increased by 2.40 percent.
Ranked #2 Most Irritation Prone Cities
Ranked #4 Riskiest Places for Natural Disasters
Ranked #4 Where to Live to Avoid a Natural Disaster (Highest Risk)
Ranked #6 Hurricane Hotspots
Ranked #9 Most Congested Cities
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 | Average Commute time is 29 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Galveston County's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
• Newly Listed Homes
• Most Expensive Listing
• Million Dollar Houses
• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
• Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
• Homes under $250,000
• Median Priced Homes |
