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Galveston County, TX market data
How Galveston County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 372,207
- +5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 140,660
- Median household income
- $86,105
- +17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $314,600
- Jobs located here
- 122,596
- Highest market score
- 89
- Landscaping and lawn care, #12 of 1,493 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Galveston County has an estimated 372,207 people and 140,660 households. Population estimates show Galveston County grew 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Galveston County is $86,105, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 17.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Galveston County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
Of the business types scored in Galveston County, landscaping and lawn care companies (89); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (81); and physical therapy clinics (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #12 of 1,493 scored counties.
Galveston County is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for HVAC and plumbing companies (86% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for property management companies (43% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Galveston County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Galveston County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 89 | #12 of 1,493 | 51 | 3.6 | $4.4M | 152 | 59 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 81 | #56 of 1,771 | 110 | 7.8 | $2.1M | 123 | 134 |
| Physical therapy | 80 | #59 of 1,422 | 43 | 3.1 | $4M | 165 | 26 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 79 | #76 of 1,461 | 45 | 3.2 | $3.2M | 124 | 27 |
| Child care and preschools | 79 | #102 of 1,611 | 60 | 4.3 | $1.3M | 131 | 66 |
| Grocery stores | 79 | #220 of 2,070 | 77 | 5.5 | $11.6M | 125 | 47 |
| Electricians | 78 | #66 of 1,160 | 35 | 2.5 | $12.6M | 105 | 63 |
| Pet stores | 77 | #80 of 974 | 29 | 2.1 | $4.9M | 108 | 9 |
| Pet businesses | 75 | #163 of 2,200 | 147 | 10.5 | $965K | 110 | 75 |
| Pizza | 74 | #189 of 2,090 | 86 | 6.1 | $6.8M | 135 | 278 |
| Chiropractors | 73 | #173 of 1,490 | 56 | 4.0 | $3M | 127 | 27 |
| Pest control | 71 | #84 of 699 | 19 | 1.4 | $11.9M | 117 | 20 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #416 of 2,402 | 251 | 17.8 | $3.6M | 105 | 97 |
| House cleaning | 68 | #131 of 847 | 40 | 2.8 | $5.7M | 89 | 55 |
| Spas and skin care | 68 | #281 of 1,769 | 135 | 9.6 | $1M | 116 | 17 |
| Funeral homes | 68 | #282 of 1,472 | 23 | 1.6 | $774K | 114 | 12 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 68 | #298 of 1,656 | 59 | 4.2 | $2.9M | 162 | 189 |
| Veterinarians | 68 | #327 of 1,485 | 60 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 87 | 39 |
| Roofing and gutters | 67 | #216 of 1,177 | 62 | 4.4 | $7.1M | 84 | 21 |
| Hair salons | 67 | #400 of 2,339 | 279 | 19.8 | $494K | 115 | 67 |
| Convenience stores | 67 | #526 of 2,261 | 123 | 8.7 | $7.3M | 92 | 50 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 66 | #303 of 1,327 | 38 | 2.7 | $3.4M | 111 | 28 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 66 | #522 of 2,222 | 180 | 12.8 | $3.3M | 107 | 278 |
| Property management | 65 | #198 of 910 | 24 | 1.7 | Index only | 171 | 81 |
| Insurance agencies | 65 | #628 of 2,272 | 206 | 14.6 | $1.7M | 133 | 123 |
| Laundromats | 64 | #222 of 785 | 24 | 1.7 | $12.2M | 98 | 9 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 63 | #176 of 777 | 30 | 2.1 | $4.1M | 102 | 34 |
| Car washes and detailing | 62 | #421 of 1,451 | 56 | 4.0 | $2.3M | 93 | 16 |
| Tire shops | 62 | #474 of 1,530 | 52 | 3.7 | $2.5M | 100 | 21 |
| Home inspectors | 61 | #112 of 415 | 6 | 0.4 | Index only | 145 | 13 |
| Barbershops | 61 | #431 of 1,356 | 73 | 5.2 | $1.9M | 100 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 60 | #740 of 2,378 | 289 | 20.5 | $452K | 102 | 112 |
| Auto repair and car care | 60 | #754 of 2,401 | 482 | 34.3 | $271K | 101 | 172 |
| Gas stations | 60 | #775 of 2,358 | 223 | 15.9 | $1.8M | 77 | 130 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 59 | #270 of 887 | 54 | 3.8 | Index only | 108 | 20 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 59 | #406 of 1,334 | 59 | 4.2 | $2.1M | 104 | 45 |
| Home repair trades | 59 | #640 of 2,057 | 262 | 18.6 | $1.7M | 69 | 166 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #656 of 2,063 | 147 | 10.5 | $4M | 108 | 97 |
| Gyms | 58 | #627 of 1,792 | 126 | 9.0 | $985K | 76 | 34 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 57 | #622 of 1,707 | 165 | 11.7 | $2.7M | 56 | 82 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #795 of 2,087 | 208 | 14.8 | $1.4M | 111 | 116 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 57 | #873 of 2,394 | 754 | 53.6 | $226K | 148 | 404 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 56 | #862 of 2,385 | 602 | 42.8 | $229K | 108 | 115 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 55 | #761 of 1,886 | 140 | 10.0 | $1.2M | 124 | 113 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 55 | #923 of 2,210 | 299 | 21.3 | $979K | 111 | 140 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 53 | #911 of 2,176 | 385 | 27.4 | Index only | 109 | 107 |
| Dry cleaners | 51 | #254 of 507 | 22 | 1.6 | $13.3M | 85 | 15 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 51 | #1,020 of 2,088 | 215 | 15.3 | $577K | 87 | 79 |
| Nail salons | 50 | #717 of 1,328 | 110 | 7.8 | $1.3M | 75 | 26 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 50 | #1,192 of 2,405 | 940 | 66.8 | $625K | 94 | 293 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 50 | #1,209 of 2,405 | 1,732 | 123.1 | $339K | 92 | 670 |
| Real estate | 49 | #1,152 of 2,229 | 469 | 33.3 | Index only | 112 | 242 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 47 | #276 of 479 | 10 | 0.7 | $13.1M | 95 | 18 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 47 | #1,053 of 1,889 | 181 | 12.9 | $3.2M | 78 | 106 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 44 | #821 of 1,302 | 64 | 4.5 | $2.7M | 85 | 36 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 0.3 | $42.7M | 174 | 13 |
Household spending in Galveston County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $130.6M | $928 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $407.7M | $2,899 | 112 |
| Food away from home | $587.8M | $4,179 | 103 |
| Groceries | $894.4M | $6,358 | 101 |
| Personal care products and services | $137.7M | $979 | 97 |
| Child care and other personal services | $78.5M | $558 | 96 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $124.2M | $883 | 90 |
| Medical and dental services | $170.7M | $1,213 | 94 |
| Pets | $141.8M | $1,008 | 111 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $292.8M | $2,082 | 101 |
| Vehicle insurance | $345M | $2,453 | 125 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $441M | $3,135 | 104 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $226.4M | $1,610 | 114 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.3B | $16,230 | 97 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Galveston County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 372,207+5.9% since 2020
- Households
- 140,660
- Median age
- 39.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 68%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 379 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 946
- Median household income
- $86,105+17.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $114,259
- Median home value
- $314,600
- Jobs located here
- 122,596
- Daytime population
- 313,358Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Galveston County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Galveston County at 372,207 people in 2025, up 5.9% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 140,660 households. Median household income rose 17.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Galveston County, TX spend?
Households in Galveston County spend about $2.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $894.4M on groceries and $587.8M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Galveston County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 125, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on memberships, classes and admissions (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Galveston County, TX?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Galveston County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (89); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (81); and physical therapy clinics (80). Galveston County ranks #12 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
How does Galveston County, TX compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Galveston County is $86,105 a year, 7% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 5.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $314,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Galveston County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for HVAC and plumbing companies (86% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for property management companies (43% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 55 of the 56 business types have a score in Galveston County, each ranked against other counties.
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