Town in Harris County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Nassau Bay, TX

A-

130th of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 82 of 100
28th of 125 in the Houston area

Nassau Bay earns a grade of A- on our index, 130th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and getting around, and trails on home ownership and cost of living. It is a strong pick for young professionals and retirees.

  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Errands close by
  • Pricey
  • Cost of living scores low (19 of 100)
  • Home ownership scores low (10 of 100)
Map of Texas showing where Nassau Bay isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthNassau Bay
Where Nassau Bay is in Texas.
Population
5,210-2.6% since 2020
Median rent
$1,3315% lower than Texas
Median home value
$374,60032% higher than Texas
Household income
$71,696Median
Average commute
25 minOne way
Violent crime
96Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Nassau Bay

Nassau Bay sits about 25 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 5,210 people lived here in 2025, down 2.6% from 2020. It is densely built.

Places locals use include Howard L. Ward Park and Nassau Bay City Park.

The median age is 44.0, 20% of households have children, 49% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $71,696 a year (9% lower than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Nassau Bay

  • Low violent crime. 96 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 75% lower than the Texas rate.

Cons of living in Nassau Bay

  • Homes are pricey for local incomes. The median home costs 5.2 times the median household income, against 3.6 times across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high here.

Who Nassau Bay suits

  • FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 75% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 60% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 9% lower than the Texas median, with 44 restaurants and 5 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 96% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 13% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 75% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 83% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA reasonable fit: 92% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,331 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 70% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,331 is 5% lower than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 14% for people on a budget.

Nassau Bay report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Nassau Bay with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade D

    Median rent $1,331, homes cost 5.2x income.

    19 of 100 vs US towns

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $71,696, 1.9% unemployed.

    63 of 100 vs US towns

  • Schools: grade C+

    Not enough data.

    52 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Safety: grade B-

    96 violent crimes per 100k, 845 property crimes per 100k.

    58 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Errands and things to do: grade A

    0 grocery stores, 44 restaurants, 10 parks mapped in town.

    90 of 100 vs TX towns

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 25 min, 14% work from home.

    82 of 100 vs US towns

  • Education levels: grade B

    44% have a bachelor’s degree.

    66 of 100 vs US towns

  • Health: grade B-

    13% of adults uninsured.

    64 of 100 vs US towns

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    49% of homes owner-occupied.

    10 of 100 vs US towns

  • Internet access: grade B-

    92% of homes have broadband.

    60 of 100 vs US towns

Where Nassau Bay stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 44%10 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 11%9 points higher than Texas (2.6%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 13%7 points lower than Texas (20%)

Worse than Texas

  • Home value to income: 5.2x44% higher than Texas (3.6x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 49%14 points lower than Texas (63%)
  • Median household income: $71,6969% lower than Texas ($78,476)

Cost of living in Nassau Bay

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Nassau Bay is $1,331 a month, 5% lower than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $53,000 a year. Right now 48% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $374,600, 32% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $2,050 before tax, or $2,455 with property tax. That is $1,124 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Nassau Bay pays $4,850 a year, 15% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in Nassau BayStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent5% lower than Texas$1,331$1,403$1,413
Median home value32% higher than Texas$374,600$283,800$332,700
Home value to income44% higher than Texas5.2x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent3 points lower than Texas48%52%51%
Median property tax per year15% higher than Texas$4,850$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them14 points lower than Texas49%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas197019921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,455
Mortgage payment
$2,050
Property tax
$404
Median rent, for comparison
$1,331

Based on a $374,600 home in Nassau Bay, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Nassau Bay safe?

In 2025, Nassau Bay Police Department reported 5 violent crimes and 44 property crimes. That works out to 96 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 75% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 845 property crimes per 100,000, 59% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is down about 58% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Nassau Bay by yearTexas9620212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
96
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
845
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Nassau Bay by yearTexas84520212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Nassau Bay Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Daily life in Nassau Bay

Everyday places mapped inside Nassau Bay, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Howard L. Ward Park, Nassau Bay City Park.

The average one-way commute is 25 minutes, 8% shorter than the Texas average. 14% of workers work from home. 11% walk, bike or take transit to work.

Downtown Houston is about 25 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Nassau Bay work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $71,696, income per person is $54,642, unemployment is 1.9% and 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
0
Pharmacies
1
Restaurants
44
Cafes
5
Bars
2
Parks
10
Gyms
6
Hospitals and urgent care
5
Childcare
2
Libraries
0

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income9% lower than Texas$71,696$78,476$80,734
Income per person34% higher than Texas$54,642$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate3 points lower than Texas1.9%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Texas12%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher10 points higher than Texas44%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher5 points higher than Texas91%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance7 points lower than Texas13%20%11%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Texas92%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute8% lower than Texas25 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Texas14%14%15%
Workers who work from home14%
Workers who take transit0%
Workers who walk5.4%
Workers who bike6.1%

Who lives in Nassau Bay

Under 1819%
18 to 3417%
35 to 6441%
65 and over23%

Median age 44.0 years. 20% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White66%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Black3.5%
Asian4.0%
Other or more than one race5.1%

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

Weather in Nassau Bay

Nassau Bay has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 92°F and January lows about 46°F. There are about 76 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 60 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Nassau Bay40°60°80°100°64J67F73M78A85M90J92J92A88S82O72N66DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Houston Nwso, 5 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is high, coastal flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is high and hail risk is low. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

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

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Nassau Bay

Nearby, Webster gets a D+, Taylor Lake Village gets an A+ and Clear Lake Shores gets an A-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. D+WebsterSmall city, 12,366 people2 mi
  2. A+Taylor Lake VillageTown, 3,721 people3 mi
  3. A-Clear Lake ShoresTown, 1,140 people3 mi
  4. A+El LagoTown, 2,997 people3 mi
  5. ALeague CityCity, 116,215 people3 mi
  6. B+SeabrookSmall city, 13,768 people4 mi

Nassau Bay in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 25A-Iowa Colony12,891 people24 mito downtown
  5. 26A-Pecan Grove24,272 people24 mito downtown
  6. 27A-Richwood4,791 people49 mito downtown
  7. 28A-Nassau Bay5,230 people25 mito downtown
  8. 29A-Winnie3,290 people60 mito downtown
  9. 30A-Panorama Village2,525 people42 mito downtown
  10. 31A-Clear Lake Shores1,140 people27 mito downtown

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Living in Nassau Bay: common questions

Is Nassau Bay, TX a good place to live?

Nassau Bay earns a grade of A- on our index, 130th of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and getting around, and trails on home ownership and cost of living. It is a strong pick for young professionals and retirees.

How much does it cost to live in Nassau Bay?

Median rent in Nassau Bay is $1,331 a month, 5% lower than the Texas median. The median home is worth $374,600, 32% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 5.2x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $2,455, including property tax.

Is Nassau Bay safe?

In 2025, Nassau Bay Police Department reported 96 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 75% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 845 per 100,000, 59% lower than the Texas rate.

Does Nassau Bay flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Nassau Bay as high, and coastal flooding as very high. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, coastal flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Nassau Bay?

Summers in Nassau Bay peak at about 92°F in July, and January nights fall to about 46°F. Expect around 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 60 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Nassau Bay?

The average one-way commute is 25 min, 8% lower than the Texas average. About 14% of workers work from home. It is about 25 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.