Neighborhood in Galveston, Galveston County

Living in Southwest Galveston, Galveston

C

2nd of 7areas in Galveston
Overall score 41 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Galveston overall: D

Southwest Galveston covers part of Galveston, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • Pricey
  • Well connected
  • Cost of living scores low (3 of 100)
  • Errands and things to do scores low (7 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store2.9 mi
Pharmacy4.5 mi
Park1.2 mi
Cafe2.5 mi
Restaurant1.8 mi
Gym2.9 mi
Hospital or urgent care4.2 mi
Childcare5.3 mi
Library6.7 mi

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

Population
730
Median rent
$2,200
Median home value
$515,000
Household income
$97,100
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
90%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Galveston

Southwest Galveston is an area in Galveston with about 700 residents, homes built around 1992, mostly owner-occupied (90%) and 3% of households with children.

It grades C against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 2nd of 7 areas in Galveston, which grades D overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Galveston

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $97,100, 75% higher than the Galveston median.

Cons of living in Southwest Galveston

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,200, 69% higher than the Galveston median.
  • Groceries are a drive. The nearest grocery store is about 2.9 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Longer commutes. The average commute is 29 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.

Southwest Galveston report card

Each grade compares Southwest 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 F

    Median rent $2,200, homes cost 5.3x income.

    3 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $97,100, 1.4% unemployed.

    61 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C

    Nearby schools average 80 of 100 on the state rating.

    46 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 F

    Few everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    7 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 36% work from home.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    58% have a bachelor’s degree.

    93 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.0% of adults uninsured.

    72 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Galveston compared with Galveston

Better than Galveston

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%44 points higher than Galveston (46%)
  • Median household income: $97,10075% higher than Galveston ($55,631)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 58%22 points higher than Galveston (36%)

Worse than Galveston

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 100%42 points higher than Galveston (58%)
  • Median rent: $2,20069% higher than Galveston ($1,298)
  • Average commute: 29 min42% higher than Galveston (20 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • AOppe ElementaryElementary, Galveston ISD3.8 mi
  • CWeisMiddle, Galveston ISD4.5 mi
  • CBall High SchoolHigh, Galveston ISD6.6 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Galveston

Median rent in Southwest Galveston is $2,200 a month, 69% higher than the Galveston median. A household would need about $88,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $515,000, 58% higher than the Galveston median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,269 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereGalvestonTexas
Median rent69% higher than Galveston$2,200$1,298$1,403
Median home value58% higher than Galveston$515,000$326,000$283,800
Home value to income10% lower than Galveston5.3x5.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent42 points higher than Galveston100%58%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them44 points higher than Galveston90%46%63%
Vacant homes16 points lower than Galveston14%30%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Galveston199219731992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,269
Mortgage payment
$2,819
Property tax
$450
Median rent, for comparison
$2,200

Based on a $515,000 home in Southwest 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 income75% higher than Galveston$97,100$55,631$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than Galveston1.4%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points lower than Galveston13%21%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher22 points higher than Galveston58%36%34%
Average commute42% higher than Galveston29 min20 min27 min
Workers who work from home24 points higher than Galveston36%12%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points lower than Galveston1.4%8.1%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than Galveston100%91%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesLow
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windVery low

Who lives in Southwest Galveston

Under 183.4%
18 to 3416%
35 to 6460%
65 and over21%
Race and ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino8.9%
Black0%
Asian1.8%
Other or more than one race9.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Galveston

  1. 1B-Pirates CoveMedian rent $2,170
  2. 3C-East GalvestonMedian rent $1,310
  3. 4D+Sea Isle
  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. BPresidio PointHouston
  2. B+Southwest AustinAustin
  3. CEdelwiess GartensCollege Station

Questions about Southwest Galveston

Is Southwest Galveston a good place to live?

Southwest Galveston covers part of Galveston, TX, home to about 700 people. It gets a C, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 7 areas we score in Galveston. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Galveston?

Median rent in Southwest Galveston is $2,200 a month, 69% higher than the Galveston median. The median home is worth $515,000, 58% higher than the Galveston median. A median home costs 5.3x the median household income, compared with 5.9x across Galveston.

What schools serve Southwest Galveston?

The closest rated public schools are Oppe Elementary (elementary, rated A), Weis (middle, rated C) and Ball High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 1 Census block group 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.