Neighborhood in Galveston, Galveston County

Living in Beachtown, Galveston

D+

5th of 7areas in Galveston
Overall score 29 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Galveston overall: D

Beachtown is a neighborhood in Galveston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Jobs and income scores low (15 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (2 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.6 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.6 mi
Childcare1.5 mi
Library0.8 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
2,040
Median rent
$1,040
Median home value
$534,000
Household income
$56,500
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
33%
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What it's like to live in Beachtown

Beachtown is a neighborhood in Galveston with about 2,000 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly rented (67% of homes) and 19% of households with children.

Our grade for Beachtown is D+. That puts it 5th of 7 areas we grade in Galveston, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Beachtown

  • Cheaper rent than the city. Median rent is $1,040, 20% lower than the Galveston median.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Beachtown

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Beachtown report card

Each grade compares Beachtown with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade D+

    Median rent $1,040, homes cost 9.5x income.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $56,500, 5.4% unemployed.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 506 violent crimes per 100k, 2,269 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    57 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A+

    Average commute 18 min, 6.9% work from home.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    41% have a bachelor’s degree.

    52 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    14% of adults uninsured.

    38 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    33% of homes owner-occupied.

    2 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    88% of homes have broadband.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

Beachtown compared with Galveston

Better than Galveston

  • Median rent: $1,04020% lower than Galveston ($1,298)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 16%8 points higher than Galveston (8.1%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 41%5 points higher than Galveston (36%)

Worse than Galveston

  • Home value to income: 9.5x61% higher than Galveston (5.9x)
  • Vacant homes: 44%15 points higher than Galveston (30%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 33%13 points lower than Galveston (46%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BAustin ElementaryElementary, Galveston ISD1.6 mi
  • DCentral MiddleMiddle, Galveston ISD2.4 mi
  • CBall High SchoolHigh, Galveston ISD3.3 mi

Cost of living in Beachtown

Median rent in Beachtown is $1,040 a month, 20% lower than the Galveston median. A household would need about $42,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $534,000, 64% higher than the Galveston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,230 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGalvestonTexas
Median rent20% lower than Galveston$1,040$1,298$1,403
Median home value64% higher than Galveston$534,000$326,000$283,800
Home value to income61% higher than Galveston9.5x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Galveston62%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points lower than Galveston33%46%63%
Vacant homes15 points higher than Galveston44%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Galveston198219731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,230
Mortgage payment
$2,923
Property tax
$307
Median rent, for comparison
$1,040

Based on a $534,000 home in Beachtown, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereGalvestonTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Galveston$56,500$55,631$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Galveston5.4%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line6 points higher than Galveston27%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Galveston41%36%34%
Average commute11% lower than Galveston18 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home5 points lower than Galveston6.9%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit8 points higher than Galveston16%8.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Galveston88%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery low
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Beachtown

Under 1812%
18 to 3436%
35 to 6428%
65 and over24%
Race and ethnicity
White57%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black3.8%
Asian8.7%
Other or more than one race1.6%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Galveston

  1. 1B-Pirates CoveMedian rent $2,170
  2. 2CSouthwest GalvestonMedian rent $2,200
  3. 3C-East GalvestonMedian rent $1,310
  4. 4D+Sea Isle
  5. 6D+Central GalvestonMedian rent $1,450
  6. 7DNortheast GalvestonMedian rent $1,300

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D+Sorority RowCollege Station
  2. DDenton SquareDenton
  3. C-SouthtownSan Antonio

Questions about Beachtown

Is Beachtown a good place to live?

Beachtown is a neighborhood in Galveston, TX, home to about 2,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Beachtown?

Renters in Beachtown pay a median of $1,040 a month, 20% lower than the Galveston median. The median home is worth $534,000, 64% higher than the Galveston median. A median home costs 9.5x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Galveston.

What schools serve Beachtown?

The closest rated public schools are Austin Elementary (elementary, rated B), Central Middle (middle, rated D) and Ball High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 2 Census block groups closest to the Beachtown name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.