What are the schools like in Galena Park, TX?

Galena Park is served primarily by GALENA PARK ISD. The district operates 15 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Galena Park?

The median household income in Galena Park, TX is $45,614 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.3%.

What is the weather like in Galena Park, TX?

Galena Park has an average high temperature of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.1 inches.

Galena Park, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Galena Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Galena Park's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Galena Park is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $100,700 and the median rent is $1,163 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Galena Park, TX?

Galena Park has a violent crime rate of 108.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 789.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Galena Park, TX a Good Place to Live?

Galena Park is a small city of 10,641 in Texas, with a median household income of $45,614 and a 14.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Galena Park stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Galena Park is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Galena Park city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Galena Park's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Galena Park costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Galena Park, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$100,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,163	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	68.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,614	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Galena Park's violent crime rate is 108.5 per 100,000 residents — 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

108.5 /100k

Property Crime

789.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Galena Park is served primarily by GALENA PARK ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Galena Park, TX	National Avg
School District	GALENA PARK ISD	—
Elementary Schools	15	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	6.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	63.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Galena Park sees average highs of 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July, with 54.1 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Galena Park, TX
Average High — January	62.8°F
Average High — July	93.2°F
Annual Precipitation	54.1"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Galena Park, TX	National Avg
Population	10,641	—
Median Age	28.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	41.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	34.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jacinto City, TX 2 mi Cloverleaf, TX 5 mi South Houston, TX 6 mi Channelview, TX 8 mi Pasadena, TX 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Galena Park

Galena Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77547

Galena Park vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Galena Park, TX affordable or expensive?

Galena Park's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Galena Park roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $100,700 and median rent is $1,163/month.

What is the crime rate in Galena Park, TX?

Galena Park's violent crime rate is 108.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 789.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Galena Park?

Public schools in Galena Park are operated by GALENA PARK ISD. The district has 15 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 6.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Galena Park, TX a good place to live?

Galena Park, TX has a population of 10,641, a median household income of $45,614, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Galena Park?

Galena Park averages 62.8°F in January and 93.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.1 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Galena Park?

Galena Park, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77547.

What is the population of Galena Park?

The population of Galena Park, Texas is 10,641 with a median age of 28.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Galena Park?

Key numbers for living in Galena Park: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $100,700, median household income $45,614, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Galena Park side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.