Jamaica Beach, Texas
Quick Statistics
Jamaica Beach is a community in Galveston County, Texas, home to about 967 people spread across 0.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $58,929 a year, and a typical home is worth about $333,500. About 64.8% of adults hold a college degree, and 84.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Jamaica Beach ranks number 1,032 of 1,795 in population, number 318 in median household income, number 263 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Jamaica Beach typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 49°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Galveston, TX | 0.9 mi. | 53,424 |
| 2. | Hitchcock, TX | 6.6 mi. | 7,563 |
| 3. | Tiki Island, TX | 8.3 mi. | 1,210 |
| 4. | Bayou Vista, TX | 9.6 mi. | 1,754 |
| 5. | La Marque, TX | 12.4 mi. | 19,268 |
| 6. | Santa Fe, TX | 15.5 mi. | 12,901 |
| 7. | Texas City, TX | 17.6 mi. | 55,364 |
| 8. | Dickinson, TX | 18.6 mi. | 21,753 |
What is the population of Jamaica Beach, Texas?
Jamaica Beach has a population of about 967 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Jamaica Beach, Texas in?
Jamaica Beach is located in Galveston County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Jamaica Beach, Texas?
The median home value in Jamaica Beach is about $333,500, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Jamaica Beach, Texas?
The median personal income in Jamaica Beach is about $58,929 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Jamaica Beach, Texas?
Since 1950, 126 tornadoes have been recorded in Galveston County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Jamaica Beach, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 49 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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