Neighborhood in Texas City, Galveston County

Living in Southwest Texas City, Texas City

D-

6th of 8areas in Texas City
Overall score 15 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Texas City overall: D-

Southwest Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

  • Schools scores low (8 of 100)
  • Getting around scores low (17 of 100)

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.5 mi
Gym0.5 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.8 mi
Childcare1.3 mi
Library0.7 mi

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

Population
6,350
Median rent
$1,590
Median home value
$176,000
Household income
$77,100
Average commute
27 min
Homes owned
66%
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What it's like to live in Southwest Texas City

Southwest Texas City is an area in Texas City with about 6,400 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (66%) and 33% of households with children.

It grades D- against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 6th of 8 areas in Texas City, which grades D- overall.

Pros of living in Southwest Texas City

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Southwest Texas City

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $1,590, 22% higher than the Texas City median.
  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Southwest Texas City report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,590, homes cost 2.3x income.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $77,100, 4.1% unemployed.

    31 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D-

    Nearby schools average 68 of 100 on the state rating.

    8 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    No full year of crime data from local police.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    46 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade D

    Average commute 27 min, 7.7% work from home.

    17 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    27% have a bachelor’s degree.

    42 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D

    16% of adults uninsured.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    66% of homes owner-occupied.

    36 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade C-

    90% of homes have broadband.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

Southwest Texas City compared with Texas City

Better than Texas City

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 39%12 points lower than Texas City (52%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x28% lower than Texas City (3.2x)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 66%10 points higher than Texas City (57%)

Worse than Texas City

  • Median rent: $1,59022% higher than Texas City ($1,307)
  • People below the poverty line: 21%5 points higher than Texas City (16%)
  • Average commute: 27 min6% higher than Texas City (26 min)

Closest public schools

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

  • CSimms ElementaryElementary, Texas City ISD0.5 mi
  • DGiles MiddleMiddle, Texas City ISD0.3 mi
  • DLa Marque High SchoolHigh, Texas City ISD0.9 mi

Cost of living in Southwest Texas City

Median rent in Southwest Texas City is $1,590 a month, 22% higher than the Texas City median. A household would need about $64,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $176,000, 19% lower than the Texas City median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,109 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereTexas CityTexas
Median rent22% higher than Texas City$1,590$1,307$1,403
Median home value19% lower than Texas City$176,000$217,300$283,800
Home value to income28% lower than Texas City2.3x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent12 points lower than Texas City39%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them10 points higher than Texas City66%57%63%
Vacant homes1 points higher than Texas City8.9%7.5%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas City198219841992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,109
Mortgage payment
$963
Property tax
$146
Median rent, for comparison
$1,590

Based on a $176,000 home in Southwest Texas City, 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

MeasureHereTexas CityTexas
Median household income12% higher than Texas City$77,100$68,776$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas City4.1%6.5%5.3%
People below the poverty line5 points higher than Texas City21%16%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than Texas City27%20%34%
Average commute6% higher than Texas City27 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas City7.7%5.8%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit2 points lower than Texas City0%2.2%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points lower than Texas City90%92%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Southwest Texas City

Under 1830%
18 to 3418%
35 to 6436%
65 and over16%
Race and ethnicity
White23%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black54%
Asian0.6%
Other or more than one race3.8%

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

Other neighborhoods in Texas City

  1. 1C+Northwest Texas CityMedian rent $1,450
  2. 2CLago MarMedian rent $1,970
  3. 3CEast Texas CityMedian rent $1,310
  4. 4C-Southeast Texas CityMedian rent $1,200
  5. 5D+West Texas CityMedian rent $1,280
  6. 7D-North Texas CityMedian rent $1,880
  7. 8D-Central Texas CityMedian rent $1,290

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. D-GilburgBeaumont
  2. DSoutheast SpringSpring
  3. D+South SeguinSeguin

Questions about Southwest Texas City

Is Southwest Texas City a good place to live?

Southwest Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 6,300 people. It gets a D-, in the bottom 16% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 6th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on cost of living and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Southwest Texas City?

Median rent in Southwest Texas City is $1,590 a month, 22% higher than the Texas City median. The median home is worth $176,000, 19% lower than the Texas City median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Texas City.

What schools serve Southwest Texas City?

The closest rated public schools are Simms Elementary (elementary, rated C), Giles Middle (middle, rated D) and La Marque High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 5 Census block groups in this part of Texas City 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.