Livability Score

77
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities D+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (7) F
Red Light Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
MOD Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (42) A+
Moody Mansion
Museum
Galveston Railroad Museum
Museum
Galveston Railroad Museum
Museum
1859 Saint Josephs Church Museum
Museum
Galveston Art Center
Theatre Arts
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Nightclub
Galveston County Historical Museum
Museum
Texas Seaport Museum
Museum
Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum
Museum
1892 Bishop's Palace
Attraction
Shark Attack 5D Theatee
Attraction
Dolphin Tree Sculpture
Attraction
Gulf Glider
Attraction
Double Decker Carousel
Attraction
Frog Hopper
Attraction
Big Wheelin'
Attraction
Galveston Historic Seaport
Museum
Texas Tea Cups
Attraction
Pier Pileup
Attraction
Rock n' Roll
Attraction
Cyclone
Attraction
Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
Theme Park
Revolution
Attraction
Pirate's Plunge
Attraction
Sea Dragon
Attraction
Food and Drink (37) D-
The Proletariat
Bar
Bubba's on The Strand
Bar
LaKing's Confectionary
Sweets
Brews Brothers
Bar
Ferry Liquor
Alcohol
Gizmo Bar
Bar
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Gianni's Italian Bistro & Bar
Fast Food
Dippin' Dots
Sweets
Sandy's Country Store Lounge
Bar
Longboard Bar
Bar
The Poop Deck
Bar
Brew Station
Bar
Whataburger
Fast Food
SubWay
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's Deli
Fast Food
Bahama Buck's
Sweets
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Whataburger
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Schlotzsky's
Fast Food
Fitness (4) F
McGuire-Dent Recreation Center
Community Centre
UTMB Alumni Field House
Gym
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Groceries (7) F
Arlan's Market
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Spec's
Grocery Store
Randalls
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (58) A+
Gus Allen Sr. Park
Park
Sheppard Park
Park
Saengerfest Park
Park
Kempner Park
Park
San Jacinto Park
Park
Wright Cuney Park
Park
Menard Park
Park
Adoue Park
Park
Lasker Park
Park
Stewart Beach Park
Park
Stewart Beach Park Pirate Park
Playground
Lindale Park
Park
Alamo Park
Park
Lindale Little League Park
Park
Fort Crocket Battery Izard Park
Park
Crockett Park
Park
Burnett Elementary Playground
Playground
Galveston Naval Museum
Park
Odyssey Academy Playground
Playground
Lee and Joe Jamail Bay Park
Park
Washington Park
Park
Seawolf Park
Park
Jones Park
Park
Shops (47) F
Galveston Bookshop
Books
Cruise Plaza Food Store
Convenience Store
Murdochs
Gift Shop
7 Days Food Store
Convenience Store
Bonjour Nails
Beauty
Ferry Road Food Mart
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
S Avenue Food Store
Convenience Store
Lucky Charm Antique Mall
Furniture
Verizon
Electronics
Texaco
Convenience Store
Coast Guard Exchange
Department Store
Ocean 13
Convenience Store
PetSmart
Pets
Circle K
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
T-Mobile
Electronics
Target
Department Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Island Hair Retreat
Hairdresser
Rent-A-Center
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Galveston.
Public Transit Stops (41)
Stops & Stations A+
23rd & Postoffice
Transit Stop
23rd & Strand
Transit Stop
21st & Postoffice
Transit Stop
20th & Market
Transit Stop
21st & Strand
Transit Stop
21st & Seawall Transfer Station
Transit Stop
21st & Seawall Transfer Station
Bus Stop
23rd & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
23rd & Seawall (Westbound)
Transit Stop
21st & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
10th & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
23rd & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
25th & Seawall
Bus Stop
25th & Seawall
Transit Stop
19th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
25th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
29th & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
29th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
14th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
14th & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
10th & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
10th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
39th & Seawall (Eastbound)
Bus Stop
39th & Seawall (Westbound)
Bus Stop
Stewart Beach
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Galveston is 101/100 - which is 10% higher than Texas.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. B
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Galveston crime rates are 3,394 per 100k, which is 24% higher than Texas
Property Crime
2,925 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
469 crimes per 100k D-
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employment D

The median income in Galveston is $51,280 - which is 6% lower than Texas.
Med. Household Income
$51,280 F
Unemployment Rate
4.6% F
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health A-

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (28)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Galveston Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
NOAA Fisheries
Police
Galveston Police Department
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
University of Texas Medical Branch Strand Building
Doctor
Main Station
Ambulance Station
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Galveston
Hospital
UTMB Health Clinics
Clinic
Clinical Sciences Building
Clinic
Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston
Hospital
Emergency Room
Hospital
John W. McCullough Building
Clinic
Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital
Hospital
Jennie Sealy Hospital
Hospital
Galveston Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Primary Care Pavilion
Hospital
Galveston County Sheriff's Office
Police
Galveston Police Department
Police
Fire Station
Fire Station
Galveston Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Affinity Urgent Care
Clinic
Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Randalls Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at TideWay
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Galveston home prices are $196,400 - which is 38% higher than Texas
Home Price
$196,400 B
Home Appreciation Rate
21% A+
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C-
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schools C+

The Galveston graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% higher than Texas
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
78% D+
Elementary Schools (18) A+
Satori School
Central Middle
Weis Middle
Trinity Episcopal School
Holy Family School
East End Preschool Inc
Morgan El Magnet School
Austin Middle
Coastal Village El
Coastal Village Middle
The Galveston Multicultural Academy
Aim College & Career Prep
Ambassadors Preparatory Academy
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Parker El
Collegiate Academy
Burnet El
High Schools (8) A+
Central Middle
O'Connell College Preparatory School
Ball H S
The Galveston Multicultural Academy
Aim College & Career Prep
Odyssey Academy - Galveston
Collegiate Academy
Upward Hope Academy
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ratings C-

Galveston has an overall rating of 60% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes A
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Don't ever move 0.5 rating By Allieparker ( May 30, 2017) My husband an I moved down to galveston tx an wish we never did the area is very dirty an a lot of people are very rude the jobs suck an everything is very over prices. ...Read More Read Less
Galveston, Texas - Clean & Lots To Do 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 21, 2011) I went on a spring break trip to Galveston, TX in 2009. Galveston is a popular spring break destination for college kids and twenty-somethings, especially southern kids who don't want to travel all the way to Cancun or Florida. After making a few trips to Panama City, another pop ...Read More ular spring break spot, I can confidently say that Galveston is actually quite clean for a spring break destination and is a little more relaxed during the spring break season than other places. We stayed at the Quality Inn and Suites but there are nicer hotels for the non-spring break crowd, such as the The Tremont House, which is a Wyndham hotel. The downtown area of Galveston is very nice, and historic looking and has lots of surprisingly cute shops and restaurants.

If you're looking for the best place to eat in the area, definitely visit La King's Confectionery, every local and tourist will tell you the same thing, and if you can sit through the wait to get in it's well worth it. There are a lot of things to do on the beach as well, from dolphin tours to banana boat rides, theres enough to keep families entertained for a full week. Overall, as far as spring break destinations go, this is one of the best, especially if you're looking for a fun time but are still passed that college age group. Read Less
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      D+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Galveston? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gus Allen Sr. Park
      Sheppard Park
      Saengerfest Park
      Kempner Park
      San Jacinto Park
      Wright Cuney Park
      Menard Park
      Adoue Park

      Entertainment

      Moody Mansion
      Galveston Railroad Museum
      Galveston Railroad Museum
      1859 Saint Josephs Church Museum
      Galveston Art Center
      Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
      Galveston County Historical Museum
      Texas Seaport Museum

      Food & Drink

      The Proletariat
      Bubba's on The Strand
      LaKing's Confectionary
      Brews Brothers
      Ferry Liquor
      Gizmo Bar
      Chick-fil-A
      Gianni's Italian Bistro & Bar

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Galveston? Of all people who commute, 1.0% take public transportation in Galveston.
      Drive to Work
      72%

      4% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      6%

      4% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Galveston? The cost of living in Galveston is 101/100 - which is 10% higher than Texas.
      Galveston
      101

      1% more expensive than average

      Texas
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Galveston? Galveston crime rates are 3,394, which are 24% higher than Texas
      Total Crime
      3,394 per 100k people

      46% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 30

      46% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Galveston? The median income in Galveston is $51,280 which is 6% lower than Texas.
      Median household income
      $51,2807% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $32,3648% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      1% lower than the US average

      B Health & Safety

      Is Galveston a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute at TideWay
      Moody Neurorehabilitation Institute in Galveston
      Emergency Room
      Primary Care Pavilion
      Jennie Sealy Hospital
      Texas Department of Criminal Justice Hospital
      Shriners Hospitals for Children — Galveston

      Pharmacies

      Randalls Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      University of Texas Medical Branch Strand Building

      A+ Housing

      What are Galveston home prices? Galveston home prices are $196,400 - which is 38% higher than Texas
      Median home value
      $196,4006% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,0248% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      45%

      29% lower than the US average

      C+ Schools

      Does Galveston have good schools? The Galveston graduation rate is 78% - which is 1% higher than Texas
      High school grad. rates
      78%

      6% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      10% lower than the US average

      C- User Ratings

      Is Galveston a good place to live? Galveston has an overall rating of 60% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      60%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      83%

      12 total surveys

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