Port Bolivar, TX Utility & Living Guide

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Port Bolivar, Texas Utility & Living Guide

Port Bolivar is an unincorporated community located on the northern shore of the western tip of the Bolivar Peninsula, separated from Galveston Island by the entrance to Galveston Bay. The Bolivar Peninsula itself is a census-designated place, in Galveston County, Texas, United States, and part of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area.

Last updated: August 12, 2026
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$1300/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$340000
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Living in Port Bolivar, summers are hot, with Aug highs around 87.7°F, while winters stay mild, with Feb lows rarely below 52.1°F. At just 621 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. Annual rainfall reaches 62.5 inches, mostly summer thunderstorms. Air quality is Moderate — avg AQI 56 over the past week.
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Monthly Utility Costs

⚡ Electric

$145/mo

Local utility provider
🔥 Gas

$35/mo

Local gas utility
💧 Water

$40/mo

Municipal water department
🗑️ Garbage

$25/mo

Municipal waste management
📶 Internet

$65/mo

Combined Average Overhead$310/month

Housing Market

Rent & Property
1 Bedroom$1300/mo
2 Bedrooms$1650/mo
3 Bedrooms$2200/mo
Median Home Price$340000
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
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Cost of Living

Overall COL Index

96

US national avg = 100
vs National Avg

-4

Groceries

94

Transportation

97

Healthcare

92

Childcare/mo

$900

Tax Rates

Tax Overview
Total Sales Tax6.25%
Property Tax Rate1.6%

Family & Relocation

Family Vibe Score
6/10
Safety Index

55

Higher = safer
School Rating

6

GreatSchools avg
Avg Childcare

$900/mo

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Population: 5,000

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