Texas City, TX Utility & Living Guide

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Texas City, Texas Utility & Living Guide

Texas City is a city in Galveston County, Texas and a suburb of Galveston, United States. Located on the southwest shoreline of Galveston Bay, Texas City is a deepwater port on the Gulf Coast and a petroleum refining and petrochemical manufacturing center.

Last updated: August 21, 2026
Total Utilities$310/mo
1BR Rent$1300/mo
Sales Tax6.25%
COL Index96 (-4)
Family Score6/10
Median Home$164,100
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Living in Texas City, summers are hot, with Aug highs around 89.3°F, while winters stay mild, with Feb lows rarely below 50.3°F. At just 681 heating degree days per year, home heating costs are minimal. Annual rainfall reaches 69.0 inches, mostly summer thunderstorms. Within 5 miles: 30 parks, 2 groceries and 17 schools. For hospital care, the nearest facility is in a neighboring city. Median household income: $94,688. Nearby cities: San Leon (6mi N), Hitchcock (7mi SW), Bacliff (9mi NW). 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$164,100
Property Tax Rate1.6%
Avg Childcare/mo$900
Contact a local realtor for current market conditions in Texas City.

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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📊 Texas City — Census & Demographic Data

Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.

💰 Median Household Income
$94,688
🏠 Homeownership Rate
90.8%
🔑 Renter Rate
9.2%
💼 Unemployment Rate
1.3%

Data sourced from BLS, HUD, Numbeo, SmartAsset, and local government sources. US Census Bureau ACS 2022, Wikipedia

Last verified: August 21, 2026 · For utility emergencies contact your provider directly.

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