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Compare Galveston to Houston
This post compares Galveston, Texas to Houston, Texas across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.
| Dimension | Galveston (city) | Houston (city) |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 49,706 | 2,267,336 |
| Income (median) | $40,632 | $40,480 |
| Home Value (median) | $163,300 | $149,000 |
| White | 71% | 58% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| With Kids | 22% | 33% |
| Age (median) | 38 | 32 |
| Rentals | 57% | 56% |
Questions and Answers:
Q: Which is more populated, Galveston or Houston?
A: Galveston has a much smaller population count than Houston: 49706 compared with 2267336 total people.
Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Galveston or in Houston?
A: Incomes are on average similar in Galveston.
Q: Are homes more expensive in Galveston or Houston?
A: Homes tend to be similarly priced in Galveston.
Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Galveston does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 57% for Galveston versus 56% for Houston.
Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Galveston may include: Paris, Bedford, and Tyler.
The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.
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