Neighborhood in Galveston, Galveston County

Living in Northeast Galveston, Galveston

D

7th of 7areas in Galveston
Overall score 23 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Galveston overall: D

Northeast Galveston covers part of Galveston, TX, home to about 28,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th 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 (13 of 100)
  • Health scores low (15 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.7 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.7 mi
Childcare0.5 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
28,890
Median rent
$1,300
Median home value
$306,000
Household income
$56,700
Average commute
20 min
Homes owned
45%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Galveston

Northeast Galveston is an area in Galveston with about 28,900 residents, older homes (median year built 1956), a mix of owners and renters and 19% of households with children.

It grades D against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 7 areas in Galveston, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Galveston

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Northeast Galveston

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Galveston report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C-

    Median rent $1,300, homes cost 5.4x income.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D-

    Median household income $56,700, 6.7% unemployed.

    13 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 76 of 100 on the state rating.

    27 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.

    71 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 20 min, 11% work from home.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C-

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    39 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D-

    20% of adults uninsured.

    15 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade F

    45% of homes owner-occupied.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Galveston compared with Galveston

Better than Galveston

  • Vacant homes: 22%8 points lower than Galveston (30%)
  • Home value to income: 5.4x8% lower than Galveston (5.9x)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 55%2 points lower than Galveston (58%)

Worse than Galveston

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 32%4 points lower than Galveston (36%)
  • People below the poverty line: 26%4 points higher than Galveston (21%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 20%3 points higher than Galveston (18%)

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 ISD0.4 mi
  • CBall High SchoolHigh, Galveston ISD0.7 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Galveston

Median rent in Northeast Galveston is $1,300 a month, about the same as the Galveston median. A household would need about $52,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $306,000, 6% lower than the Galveston median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,937 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGalvestonTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Galveston$1,300$1,298$1,403
Median home value6% lower than Galveston$306,000$326,000$283,800
Home value to income8% lower than Galveston5.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent2 points lower than Galveston55%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them2 points lower than Galveston45%46%63%
Vacant homes8 points lower than Galveston22%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Galveston195619731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,937
Mortgage payment
$1,675
Property tax
$262
Median rent, for comparison
$1,300

Based on a $306,000 home in Northeast Galveston, 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$56,700$55,631$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Galveston6.7%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line4 points higher than Galveston26%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Galveston32%36%34%
Average commute3% lower than Galveston20 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Galveston11%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points higher than Galveston9.9%8.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Galveston90%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Northeast Galveston

Under 1817%
18 to 3428%
35 to 6436%
65 and over19%
Race and ethnicity
White43%
Hispanic or Latino34%
Black18%
Asian1.6%
Other or more than one race2.5%

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. 5D+BeachtownMedian rent $1,040
  6. 6D+Central GalvestonMedian rent $1,450

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-Oak HillsSan Antonio
  2. D+Central AbileneAbilene
  3. D+Sorority RowCollege Station

Questions about Northeast Galveston

Is Northeast Galveston a good place to live?

Northeast Galveston covers part of Galveston, TX, home to about 28,900 people. It gets a D, in the bottom quarter of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th 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 Northeast Galveston?

Median rent in Northeast Galveston is $1,300 a month, about the same as the Galveston median. The median home is worth $306,000, 6% lower than the Galveston median. A median home costs 5.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Galveston.

What schools serve Northeast Galveston?

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 groups 33 Census block groups in this part of Galveston that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.