Galveston County, Texas
Galveston Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic Gulf Coast island city known for its Victorian architecture, beaches, and busy cruise port. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Galveston best.
About the area
Living in Galveston, TX
The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 killed an estimated 6,000 or more people and remains the deadliest natural disaster in U.S. history.
The housing market
Homes in Galveston
- About 47% of housing units are owner-occupied, reflecting a large share of rental and vacation properties on the island.
- Roughly 57% of housing units are single-family homes, with the remainder including condominiums and multifamily units.
- The median home value is about $294,300.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Galveston home
Bishop's Palace
Ornate 1892 Victorian mansion, one of the island's most famous buildings
The Strand Historic District
National Historic Landmark district of restored Victorian commercial buildings
1877 Tall Ship Elissa
National Historic Landmark sailing ship at the Texas Seaport Museum
Galveston Island State Park
State park with beach and bay access for swimming, fishing, camping, and birding
Seawall Urban Park
More than 10 miles of beachfront and the nation's longest continuous sidewalk
Neighborhoods
Galveston areas to know
East End Historic District
National Historic Landmark district of roughly 60 blocks of Victorian homes
The Strand Historic District
Historic downtown commercial district near the harbor
Silk Stocking Historic District
National Register district known for Queen Anne style homes
Lost Bayou Historic District
Historic neighborhood created in 1994 within the San Jacinto area
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.