Get TX GC-5 - Galveston County 2015-2024

Located on the Gulf of Mexico less than an hour's drive south of Houston, Galveston is buzzing with new energy.

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The northern areas of the Galveston County, in particular League City and Friendswood, are the fastest growing due to their proximity to Houston and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Other incorporated cities in Galveston County include Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Dickinson and Kemah.

There are 24 neighborhoods in Galveston. Pirates Cove has a median listing home price of $1.3M, making it the most expensive neighborhood. Central City is the most affordable neighborhood, with a median listing home price of $199.5K.

The northern areas of the Galveston County, in particular League City and Friendswood, are the fastest growing due to their proximity to Houston and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Other incorporated cities in Galveston County include Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Dickinson and Kemah.

The applicant must own and occupy the residence on January 1 of the year for which they are making an application. Every school district is required to exempt up to $40,000 of the assessed value. Other taxing jurisdictions may, at their option, grant a percentage homestead exemption up to and including 20%.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Galveston County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), White (Hispanic) (16.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.37%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%).

Galveston County is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas eighty miles southwest of the Louisiana state line, east of Brazoria County, and west of Chambers County; it is bounded by the Gulf of Mexico on the southeast. The county comprises mainland, Galveston Bay, and Galveston Island.