Housing
Home prices and rent in Galveston
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Texas and the U.S.
Census geography: Galveston city, Texas. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Galveston vs. Texas and the U.S.
| Galveston | Texas | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $326,000 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,298 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $55,631 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 46% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1992 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $136,700 | $182,800 | $326,000 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $830 | $991 | $1,298 |
| Median household income | $38,008 | $49,319 | $55,631 |
Questions
What is the median home value in Galveston?
$326,000, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $283,800 in Texas and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Galveston?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,298 a month, versus $1,403 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Galveston?
The median home value went from $136,700 in 2014 to $326,000 in 2024 (+138%).
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Galveston city, Texas. Values are estimates with margins of error.