Neighborhood in Galveston, Galveston County

Living in Sea Isle, Galveston

D+

4th of 7areas in Galveston
Overall score 31 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Galveston overall: D

Sea Isle is a neighborhood in Galveston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (8 of 100)
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.7 mi
Pharmacy14.2 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe4.8 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym1.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care14.7 mi
Childcare15.1 mi
Library14.0 mi

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

Population
1,400
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$486,000
Household income
$111,100
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
95%
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What it's like to live in Sea Isle

Sea Isle is a neighborhood in Galveston with about 1,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2001), mostly owner-occupied (95%) and 2% of households with children.

Our grade for Sea Isle is D+. That puts it 4th of 7 areas we grade in Galveston, a city that gets a D overall.

Pros of living in Sea Isle

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $111,100, 100% higher than the Galveston median.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Sea Isle

  • Higher unemployment. 17% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.8% across Galveston.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 26 minutes, against 20 for Galveston as a whole.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and wildfires as very high in this part of town.

Sea Isle report card

Each grade compares Sea Isle 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-

    Homes cost 4.4x income.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $111,100, 17% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D+

    Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.

    25 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 D+

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 26 min, 4.0% work from home.

    22 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    57% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A

    5.2% of adults uninsured.

    94 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C

    95% of homes owner-occupied.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

Sea Isle compared with Galveston

Better than Galveston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 95%49 points higher than Galveston (46%)
  • Median household income: $111,100100% higher than Galveston ($55,631)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 57%21 points higher than Galveston (36%)

Worse than Galveston

  • Vacant homes: 74%44 points higher than Galveston (30%)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%42 points higher than Galveston (58%)
  • Unemployment rate: 17%11 points higher than Galveston (5.8%)

Closest public schools

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

  • DStewart ElementaryElementary, Hitchcock ISD14 mi
  • CCrosby MiddleMiddle, Hitchcock ISD14.1 mi
  • BHitchcock High SchoolHigh, Hitchcock ISD13.9 mi

Cost of living in Sea Isle

The median home is worth $486,000, 49% higher than the Galveston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,245 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGalvestonTexas
Median home value49% higher than Galveston$486,000$326,000$283,800
Home value to income25% lower than Galveston4.4x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points higher than Galveston100%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them49 points higher than Galveston95%46%63%
Vacant homes44 points higher than Galveston74%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Galveston200119731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,245
Mortgage payment
$2,660
Property tax
$585

Based on a $486,000 home in Sea Isle, 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 income100% higher than Galveston$111,100$55,631$78,476
Unemployment rate11 points higher than Galveston17%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line19 points lower than Galveston2.9%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher21 points higher than Galveston57%36%34%
Average commute27% higher than Galveston26 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Galveston4.0%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit8 points lower than Galveston0%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 floodingHigh
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Sea Isle

Under 180.9%
18 to 341.6%
35 to 6458%
65 and over40%
Race and ethnicity
White73%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Black1.4%
Asian1.9%
Other or more than one race11%

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. 5D+BeachtownMedian rent $1,040
  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. CCentral Horseshoe BayHorseshoe Bay
  2. B-Woodstone VillageAustin
  3. CMelody AcresMidland

Questions about Sea Isle

Is Sea Isle a good place to live?

Sea Isle is a neighborhood in Galveston, TX, home to about 1,400 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on health and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Sea Isle?

The median home is worth $486,000, 49% higher than the Galveston median. A median home costs 4.4x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Galveston.

What schools serve Sea Isle?

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

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Sea Isle 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.