Apartments for rent in Galveston, TX

Galveston is a town in Texas with a population of slightly less than 50,000. At an average age of just under 40, the city's population is a bit older compared to other cities in the state, which has an average age of 35. The majority of Galveston residents rent, and 43% of residents are homeowners. The city boasts a relatively low average rent of $932 a month, which is $96 less than the state average.

Averaging about 22 minutes, Galveston's commute time is faster than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (36%) drive their car or truck to work, while public transit is not used widely. Relatively few residents (3%) commute to work on foot, though the number does exceed the national average.

Many Galveston residents work in one of three industries: entertainment, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries make up 22% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many workers in these industries are in sales, making it the top career path in the city. Galveston workers earn an average annual income of around $60K, around $13,000 less than the state average. Galveston's average income also trails the national average of $73,345. Twenty percent of Galveston residents older than 25 have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree.