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Texas City
  • Suburb of Houston, TX

Report Card

grade B+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade B minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade B
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade C+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B+
  12. Commute
    grade B+

editorial

Texas City is a suburb of Houston with a population of 53,084. Texas City is in Galveston County. Living in Texas City offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Texas City there are a lot of parks. Many families live in Texas City and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Texas City are above average.

About

About Texas City...
Population
53,084

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$166,600
National
$281,900
Median Rent
$1,137
National
$1,268
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    45%
  • Own
    55%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    154.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    12.4
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    67.5
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    42.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    307.2
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,814.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    193.6
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    15%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    13%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    34%
    national  28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    32%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

Working in Texas City

Jobs
grade B
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$61,359
National
$75,149

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