There are 13 independent living communities serving Galveston, Texas. This includes 1 community in Galveston and 12 nearby. Independent living costs in Texas range from around $15 up to $158 daily, with a mean expense running approximately $65. The monthly expense averages roughly $1,937 and ranges between $453 and $4,732. Yearly, the median cost is about $23,248, which is over the nationwide average of $23,100.
The cost for independent living in Galveston, TX can range from around $495 per month to $3,724 per month. The median cost is $1,994 per month, or about $23,925 yearly.
Galveston is a small city in the State of Texas. It is located in Galveston County and is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan statistical area. Though the city itself has 49,659 residents, the surrounding statistical area includes a total population of 4,526,066. 28% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Galveston has a good SeniorScore™ of 70. The city has a median per capita income of $27,000 and a median household income is $41,000 (the Texas state average is $47,000). The current unemployment rate is about 8.86% and the average home price is $123,000, which is lower than the Texas average of $142,500.
Galveston has ideal average temperatures, with very mild winters and very warm summers. The area gets large levels of precipitation annually. In relation to other American cities, Galveston has a higher than average rate of crime, very poor water quality ratings, and average air quality ratings.