Neighborhood in Texas City, Galveston County
Living in West Texas City, Texas City
5th of 8areas in Texas City
Overall score 26 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Texas City overall: D-
West Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
- Coastal flooding risk is very high
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 1.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 2.1 mi |
| Park | 1.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.8 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.7 mi |
| Gym | 1.2 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.0 mi |
| Childcare | 1.4 mi |
| Library | 1.7 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 6,610
- Median rent
- $1,280
- Median home value
- $257,000
- Household income
- $74,100
- Average commute
- 27 min
- Homes owned
- 53%
What it's like to live in West Texas City
West Texas City is an area in Texas City with about 6,600 residents, homes built around 1997, a mix of owners and renters and 25% of households with children.
Our grade for West Texas City is D+. That puts it 5th of 8 areas we grade in Texas City, a city that gets a D- overall.
Pros of living in West Texas City
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in West Texas City
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
West Texas City report card
Each grade compares West 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 C+
Median rent $1,280, homes cost 3.5x income.
52 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $74,100, 4.6% unemployed.
43 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C-
Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.
32 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
No full year of crime data from local police.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade D+
Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
27 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade C-
Average commute 27 min, 7.4% work from home.
37 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C-
24% have a bachelor’s degree.
40 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade D
17% of adults uninsured.
21 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
53% of homes owner-occupied.
33 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B-
96% of homes have broadband.
63 of 100 vs TX areas
West Texas City compared with Texas City
Better than Texas City
- People below the poverty line: 8.3%8 points lower than Texas City (16%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 96%4 points higher than Texas City (92%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 24%4 points higher than Texas City (20%)
Worse than Texas City
- Home value to income: 3.5x10% higher than Texas City (3.2x)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 53%4 points lower than Texas City (57%)
- Average commute: 27 min4% higher than Texas City (26 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CHughes Road ElementaryElementary, Dickinson ISD0.9 mi
- CR D McAdams Junior HighMiddle, Dickinson ISD1.1 mi
- BDickinson High SchoolHigh, Dickinson ISD2.5 mi
Cost of living in West Texas City
Median rent in West Texas City is $1,280 a month, about the same as the Texas City median. A household would need about $51,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $257,000, 18% higher than the Texas City median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,822 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Texas City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Texas City | $1,280 | $1,307 | $1,403 |
| Median home value18% higher than Texas City | $257,000 | $217,300 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income10% higher than Texas City | 3.5x | 3.2x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Texas City | 52% | 52% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points lower than Texas City | 53% | 57% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than Texas City | 6.5% | 7.5% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas City | 1997 | 1984 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,407
- Property tax
- $415
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,280
Based on a $257,000 home in West 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
| Measure | Here | Texas City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income8% higher than Texas City | $74,100 | $68,776 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas City | 4.6% | 6.5% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line8 points lower than Texas City | 8.3% | 16% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points higher than Texas City | 24% | 20% | 34% |
| Average commute4% higher than Texas City | 27 min | 26 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points higher than Texas City | 7.4% | 5.8% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Texas City | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Texas City | 96% | 92% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- Coastal floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in West Texas City
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Texas City
- 1C+Northwest Texas CityMedian rent $1,450
- 2CLago MarMedian rent $1,970
- 3CEast Texas CityMedian rent $1,310
- 4C-Southeast Texas CityMedian rent $1,200
- 6D-Southwest Texas CityMedian rent $1,590
- 7D-North Texas CityMedian rent $1,880
- 8D-Central Texas CityMedian rent $1,290
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Southwest Little ElmLittle Elm
- D+Northeast HoustonHouston
- DOnion Creek ForestAustin
Questions about West Texas City
Is West Texas City a good place to live?
West Texas City covers part of Texas City, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 8 areas we score in Texas City. It does best on internet access and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in West Texas City?
Renters in West Texas City pay a median of $1,280 a month, about the same as the Texas City median. The median home is worth $257,000, 18% higher than the Texas City median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Texas City.
What schools serve West Texas City?
The closest rated public schools are Hughes Road Elementary (elementary, rated C), R D McAdams Junior High (middle, rated C) and Dickinson High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 3 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.