Get Tx Gc-5 - Galveston County 2015-2025

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Galveston County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (56%), White (Hispanic) (16.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (12%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.37%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (3.4%).

The applicant must own and occupy the residence on January 1 of the year for which they are making an application. Every school district is required to exempt up to $40,000 of the assessed value. Other taxing jurisdictions may, at their option, grant a percentage homestead exemption up to and including 20%.

The northern areas of the Galveston County, in particular League City and Friendswood, are the fastest growing due to their proximity to Houston and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Other incorporated cities in Galveston County include Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Dickinson and Kemah.

There are 24 neighborhoods in Galveston. Pirates Cove has a median listing home price of $1.3M, making it the most expensive neighborhood. Central City is the most affordable neighborhood, with a median listing home price of $199.5K.

The northern areas of the Galveston County, in particular League City and Friendswood, are the fastest growing due to their proximity to Houston and NASA's Johnson Space Center. Other incorporated cities in Galveston County include Texas City, La Marque, Santa Fe, Hitchcock, Dickinson and Kemah.

Payment Information Payments shall be made by cashier's check, money order, or cash. Do not mail cash. Credit card payments can be made by calling 1-800-530-8084. To pay by credit you must know your full balance as only full balances can be processed by the credit card system.

Located on the Gulf of Mexico less than an hour's drive south of Houston, Galveston is buzzing with new energy.