Quality of Life
Living in Galveston County
Residents in Galveston County enjoy the benefits of a coastal community diverse in cities, people, cultures, and lifestyles. From urban living in the master planned amenity rich communities of La Marque, League City and Texas City, to the marine and beach communities and of Bayou Vista, Bolivar Peninsula, Clear Lake City, Jamaica Beach and Galveston to the quiet charm of Hitchcock and Santa Fe Galveston County is a mix of communities, cosmopolitan to rural, offering residents options and opportunity. Add this to the fact that Niche, a major rating website, ranked Galveston County the #1 place for Outdoor Activities in the State of Texas. Nice noted that “Galveston County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Galveston County, most residents own their homes. In Galveston County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks.”
Other accolades for Living in Galveston County from Niche in 2024 include:
- #11 of 203 counties in Texas for "Best Counties in Texas for Young Professionals”
- #13 of 203 counties in Texas for “Healthiest Counties in Texas”
- #24 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
Also, the overall Niche rating of Galveston County is an “A” being best. Subcategory ratings are:
- “A” for Nightlife
- “A” for Diversity
- “A” Good for Families
- “B+” for Jobs
- “B” for Public Schools