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Is Texas City a Good Place to Live? Texas City, Texas: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Texas City ranks #861 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #362 of 524 smaller cities and #48 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.2%, #22 of 468) and affordable homes ($217,300, #86 of 524), and trails on high unemployment (5.2%, #385 of 476) and high poverty (16.2%, #396 of 524).
Texas City by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Texas City's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Texas City?
Texas City's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,307/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $227,222, 24% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
| Measure | Texas City | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 102.4 · US 100 | 98.6#613 of 1,308 | 97 | 102.4 | 100 |
| Typical home value (Zillow)Zillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $431,438 · US $368,697 | $227,222#193 of 1,187 | $299,367 | $431,438 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rent (Zillow)Zillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,884/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,323/mo#184 of 1,115 | — | $1,884/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $401,950 | $217,300#286 of 1,309 | — | $401,950 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,633/mo | $1,307/mo#534 of 1,309 | — | $1,633/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.5x | 3.2x#263 of 1,309 | — | 4.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 22.2% | 22.8%#756 of 1,309 | — | 22.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Texas City housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Texas City is in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro.
Texas housing market →Is Texas City safe?
Texas City recorded 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 33% below the US rate of 373 and 38% below Texas's 401. That ranks #455 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #208 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Texas City Police Department. Property crime runs 1,287 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
| Measure | Texas City | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 264 · US 373 | 249#455 of 1,083 | 401 | 264 | 373 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,553 · US 2,083 | 1,287#351 of 1,083 | 2,463 | 1,553 | 2,083 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Texas City?
The median household in Texas City earns $68,776, 10% below the US figure of $76,827 and 6% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.2%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
| Measure | Texas City | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $83,646 · US $76,827 | $68,776#840 of 1,312 | $73,035 | $83,646 | $76,827 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 4.2% · US 4.2% | 5.2%#878 of 1,058 | 4.2% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.8% | 16.2%#934 of 1,312 | — | 10.8% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.8% | +3.2%#46 of 1,132 | +1.7% | +0.2% | +0.8% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Texas City?
The median resident of Texas City is 36.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1167 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Texas City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.7 | 36.6 | 37.7 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 35.1% | 20%#1167 of 1,312 | 35.1% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 61.7% | 56.5% | 61.7% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Texas City's schools and health?
There is no city graduation rate for Texas City; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $15,012 per pupil. 38.3% of adults are obese and 15% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 31.9% and 11%.
| Measure | Texas City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 16.4 | 14.6#390 of 1,188 | 16.4 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $15,354 | $15,012#584 of 1,188 | $15,354 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 31.9% | 38.3%#1026 of 1,311 | 31.9% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11% | 15%#1164 of 1,311 | 11% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.7% | 18.6%#971 of 1,311 | 16.7% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.1% | 19.2%#1204 of 1,311 | 10.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. 7,557 students are enrolled in Texas City's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Texas City?
The average commute in Texas City is 25.7 minutes (Texas 23.7); 0.7% of workers take transit and 5.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Texas City scores 7 of 20 (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 85.1°F and winters 57.9°F, with 47.2 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Texas City | TexasTX | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 25.1 min | 25.7 min#828 of 1,312 | 23.7 min | 25.1 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 6.5% | 8.4%#949 of 1,312 | 8.1% | 6.5% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 70.8% | 83.8% | 75.1% | 70.8% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.1% | 0.7% | 1% | 1.1% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.4% | 1.6% | 1.5% | 1.4% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.2% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 13.7% | 5.8% | 11% | 13.7% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 11.1 | 7#1236 of 1,312 | — | 11.1 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). Texas is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63.2 | 48.9 | 4.3 |
| Feb | 66.4 | 52.3 | 2.1 |
| Mar | 72 | 58.4 | 3 |
| Apr | 78 | 65 | 2.1 |
| May | 84 | 72.4 | 3 |
| Jun | 89.5 | 78.1 | 4.2 |
| Jul | 91.3 | 79.7 | 3.4 |
| Aug | 92 | 79.8 | 4.7 |
| Sep | 88.7 | 76.1 | 6.7 |
| Oct | 82.1 | 68.6 | 5.2 |
| Nov | 72.4 | 58.7 | 4.3 |
| Dec | 65.5 | 51.6 | 4.2 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Galveston Scholes Fld.
| Measure | Texas City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 58.1°F | 72.3°F | 58.1°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 74.2°F | 85.1°F | 74.2°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 40.8°F | 57.9°F | 40.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 38.3 in | 47.2 in | 38.3 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Galveston Scholes Fld.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Texas City?
Galveston County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Galveston County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 71% of US counties.
| Measure | Texas City | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 44 | 45#664 of 1,138 | 44 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 3 | 8#805 of 1,138 | 3 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.15% | 0.19%#919 of 1,312 | 0.15% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Galveston County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Galveston County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | 0.062% | 88% of counties |
| Coastal flooding | 0.0075% | 79% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.095% | 65% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.001% | 57% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0039% | 33% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Texas City compare with similar-size cities?
Texas City is one of 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track and ranks #362 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 55,364.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas City, TXPop. 55,364 | #861 | 52.3 | $68,776 | $1,307/mo | 249 | 25.7 min |
| Mount Prospect, ILPop. 55,472 | #75 | 69.2 | $101,720 | $1,502/mo | 56 | 25.9 min |
| Anderson, INPop. 55,367 | #980 | 50.4 | $46,909 | $925/mo | 410 | 24.7 min |
| West Haven, CTPop. 55,351 | #435 | 59.4 | $74,382 | $1,442/mo | 65 | 22.9 min |
| Chicopee, MAPop. 55,295 | #690 | 55.1 | $62,615 | $1,157/mo | 482 | 21.3 min |
| Valdosta, GAPop. 55,252 | #1150 | 46.6 | $45,925 | $1,054/mo | 477 | 16.1 min |
| Plainfield, NJPop. 55,236 | #966 | 50.7 | $85,908 | $1,767/mo | 411 | 29.5 min |
| Winter Haven, FLPop. 55,200 | #934 | 51.2 | $59,648 | $1,246/mo | 269 | 28.4 min |
| San Jacinto, CAPop. 55,180 | #1162 | 46.4 | $80,647 | $1,615/mo | 319 | 40.5 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Texas City compare with the rest of Texas?
Texas City ranks #48 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 52.3 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 6% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 38% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Texas home.
| City | Rank in TX | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TXPop. 78,389 | #1 | 67.4 | $161,235 | $2,231/mo | 42 |
| Frisco, TXPop. 219,304 | #2 | 66.6 | $150,212 | $2,014/mo | 98 |
| Cedar Park, TXPop. 78,301 | #3 | 66.3 | $129,545 | $1,846/mo | 91 |
| McKinney, TXPop. 210,600 | #4 | 65.3 | $124,215 | $1,901/mo | 115 |
| Leander, TXPop. 74,067 | #5 | 65.2 | $139,048 | $1,939/mo | part year |
| Round Rock, TXPop. 127,786 | #6 | 64.9 | $99,287 | $1,763/mo | 125 |
| The Woodlands, TXPop. 121,002 | #7 | 63.6 | $140,701 | $1,822/mo | no data |
| Georgetown, TXPop. 85,999 | #8 | 63.4 | $95,062 | $1,795/mo | 149 |
| Mansfield, TXPop. 77,510 | #9 | 63.4 | $121,126 | $1,954/mo | 106 |
| Allen, TXPop. 110,265 | #10 | 63.3 | $130,901 | $1,932/mo | 79 |
| Wichita Falls, TXPop. 102,581 | … #44 | 52.6 | $60,177 | $1,022/mo | 358 |
| Amarillo, TXPop. 201,885 | #45 | 52.5 | $65,912 | $1,092/mo | 551 |
| Temple, TXPop. 89,602 | #46 | 52.5 | $68,204 | $1,231/mo | 316 |
| El Paso, TXPop. 680,130 | #47 | 52.3 | $59,745 | $1,073/mo | 289 |
| Texas City, TXPop. 55,364 | #48 | 52.3 | $68,776 | $1,307/mo | 249 |
| Abilene, TXPop. 128,053 | #49 | 52.0 | $62,648 | $1,157/mo | 457 |
| DeSoto, TXPop. 56,211 | #50 | 52.0 | $82,782 | $1,666/mo | 283 |
| San Marcos, TXPop. 70,897 | #51 | 51.4 | $51,281 | $1,322/mo | 422 |
| Arlington, TXPop. 397,742 | #52 | 51.2 | $75,171 | $1,470/mo | 406 |
The top 10 of the 74 and the cities ranked either side of Texas City among the Texas cities we track, by overall score. Texas statewide: median income $73,035, violent crime 401 per 100,000.
How is Texas City's score calculated?
Texas City scores 52.3 out of 100, #861 of 1,312 (grade C, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Texas's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Texas City. Similar-size median 55.5.
42.9 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Texas City's police agency. Similar-size median 77.6.
81.7 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Texas City. Similar-size median 58.9.
38.4 - EducationCity data, some inputs missing · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Texas City's public schools. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 55.2.
55.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Texas City's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 59.3.
73.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Texas City. Similar-size median 56.1.
40.2 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Texas City. Similar-size median 42.4.
68.9 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Texas City. Similar-size median 50.0.
35.7 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Texas City's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 53.2.
31.6 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 50.8.
39.8 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Texas City's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 524 cities of 50,000 to 100,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Texas City has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Texas City
Is Texas City, TX a good place to live?
Texas City ranks #861 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #362 of 524 smaller cities and #48 of 74 in Texas. Against similar-size cities it stands out for fast population growth (+3.2%, #22 of 468) and affordable homes ($217,300, #86 of 524), and trails on high unemployment (5.2%, #385 of 476) and high poverty (16.2%, #396 of 524).
What is the cost of living in Texas City?
Texas City's cost of living index is 98.6, 1% below the US level of 100 and #613 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,307/mo against $1,633/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $227,222, 24% below the typical Texas home ($299,367).
What is the crime rate in Texas City?
Texas City recorded 249 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 33% below the US rate of 373 and 38% below Texas's 401. That ranks #455 of 1,083 cities with data (1 = safest) and #208 of 442 smaller cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Texas City Police Department. Property crime runs 1,287 per 100,000 (US 2,083).
What is the median household income in Texas City?
The median household in Texas City earns $68,776, 10% below the US figure of $76,827 and 6% below Texas ($73,035). Unemployment is 5.2% (US 4.2%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 3.2% in the latest year (US +0.8%).
How much is rent in Texas City?
Median rent in Texas City is $1,307/mo (Census), #534 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Zillow's typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,323/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 22.8% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Texas City?
Zillow's typical home value in Texas City is $227,222, down 1.8% in a year, against $299,367 for Texas and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $217,300.
How are the public schools in Texas City?
There is no city graduation rate for Texas City; its public schools have 14.6 students per teacher and spend $15,012 per pupil.
How long is the commute in Texas City?
The average commute is 25.7 minutes, #828 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 23.7 minutes across Texas. 8.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Texas City?
Texas City averages 72.3°F over the year, 85.1°F in summer and 57.9°F in winter, with 47.2 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Texas City walkable?
Texas City scores 7 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #1236 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Texas City at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Galveston County's biggest natural hazard losses in hurricane, coastal flooding, and inland flooding, with expected yearly losses of 0.19% of building value, higher than 71% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Texas City?
Galveston County's air had a median air quality index of 45, and 60% of measured days were rated good; 8 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from ozone.
Who lives in Texas City?
Texas City has 55,364 residents. The median resident of Texas City is 36.6 years old, against 37.7 in similar-size cities. 20% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #1167 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 56.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Texas City compare with the rest of Texas?
Texas City ranks #48 of the 74 Texas cities we track, with a score of 52.3 against Texas's statewide 45.8. Its households earn 6% below the Texas median. Violent crime is 38% below the statewide rate. Homes are 24% below the typical Texas home.
What cities are similar in size to Texas City?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Texas City's population of 55,364 are Mount Prospect, IL (#75 overall), Anderson, IN (#980 overall), West Haven, CT (#435 overall), Chicopee, MA (#690 overall), and Valdosta, GA (#1150 overall). Texas City is #861.