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Galveston County
City in Texas, United States
Overview
Galveston County, situated along the Texas Gulf Coast, is renowned for its historic charm, sandy beaches, and lively coastal towns. The area blends resort living, Victorian architecture, and local culture, making it a diverse retreat for families, tourists, and locals alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Texas
Population
350,682
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
29.30°, -94.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
67
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
81
Monthly Cost
$2,585
Local Cost
$1,620
Local Income
$3,700
Cashless
91
English
98
Temperature
21.3°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
13.1°C
Record High
39.2°C
Record Low
-5.1°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1465 mm
Internet Speed
353 Mbps
Upload
105 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
3
Parks
9
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GLS
Distance
6 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 83/100.
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