Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Galveston, Galveston County, Texas
Galveston is a city in Galveston County, Texas. As of the 2014 census, the city population was 49,608. The city has a total area of 46.2 square miles according to the United States Census Bureau. An elevation is 10 feet (3.04 meters) above sea level. The density of the population was about 1,075 person per square mile. The median age was 37.5 years (The median age in the state of Texas was 34.4). There were 100 males for every 96 females.
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Linda Sivy
Better Homes & Gardens Gary Greene
13450 FM 3005 Galveston, Texas 77554
Email: linda.sivy@garygreene.com
Phone: (409) 599-5847
Linda Sivy is a bona fide real estate powerhouse with over 25 years of industry experience. Energetic, professional, and proven, Linda serves buyers and sellers in the coastal market with demonstrated
expertise in contract negotiation, transaction nuance, and market trends. Linda has earned professional designations such as Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), Certified Negotiation Expert (CNE), Resort &Second-Home Property Specialist (RSPS), and Seller Representative Specialist (SRS).
A seasoned real estate professional, Linda has her finger on the pulse of every aspect of real estate – from contracts to market research and listing advertising to closings. Her approach to every client and transaction is one of diplomacy, honesty, and strategy – but more than anything, Linda seeks to serve her buyers and sellers through providing for their wants and needs and building lasting relationships. “My goal is to raise the bar of level of service to our clients,” Linda says. “I strive to treat clients as I would my family – by being upfront and truthful, giving sound advice, and, of course, completing each transaction ethically and professionally to ensure a positive experience.”
Prior to launching her own real estate career, Linda was a licensed assistant to a top producing agent for 13 years working as the driving force of closing over 100 transactions annually. She also worked previously in the title industry as well as in other real estate services such as mortgage loans and timeshare and property management. In her free time, Linda gives back to her community through supporting the BHS Theater Department, her local Lions Club chapter, the Lighthouse charity, Blue Santa, and Habitat for Humanity.
A seasoned real estate professional, Linda has her finger on the pulse of every aspect of real estate – from contracts to market research and listing advertising to closings. Her approach to every client and transaction is one of diplomacy, honesty, and strategy – but more than anything, Linda seeks to serve her buyers and sellers through providing for their wants and needs and building lasting relationships. “My goal is to raise the bar of level of service to our clients,” Linda says. “I strive to treat clients as I would my family – by being upfront and truthful, giving sound advice, and, of course, completing each transaction ethically and professionally to ensure a positive experience.”
Prior to launching her own real estate career, Linda was a licensed assistant to a top producing agent for 13 years working as the driving force of closing over 100 transactions annually. She also worked previously in the title industry as well as in other real estate services such as mortgage loans and timeshare and property management. In her free time, Linda gives back to her community through supporting the BHS Theater Department, her local Lions Club chapter, the Lighthouse charity, Blue Santa, and Habitat for Humanity.
Description of the Population
Population (Year: 2014) | 49,608 residents |
Population Change | -13.3% since 2000 year |
Residents Median Age | 37.5 years (State: 34.4) |
Below the Poverty Line | 24.6% (Year: 2015) |
Population Males | 24,296 residents |
Population Females | 25,312 residents |
Population Urban | 82% of residents |
Population Rural | 18% of residents |
Foreign Born Residents | 7.8% Latin America, 3.2% Asia, 1.6% Europe |
Daytime Population Change | +15,203 (+29.7%) |
Live and Work in the City | 16,863 (74.6%) |
Unemployment (Year: 2015) | 4.8% (State: 4.4%) |
Elections Results Data
English Language Proficiency by Native Speakers
Galveston Marital Status Data (Over 15 Years Old)
Galveston Residents Living Below the Poverty Line (According to 2015)
Year of Entry of Foreign-born Galveston Residents
Countries for Foreign-Born Residents
Financial Information
Median Sale for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $265,159 |
Median Home Value (Year: 2015) | $161,400 (State: $152,000) |
Changes in Home Value | +$89,500 since 2000 year |
Median Gross Rent (Year: 2015) | $892 |
Median Contract Rent Range (Year: 2015) | $306 – $585 |
Median Rent for Vacant Units (Year: 2015) | $800 |
Cost of Living Index (Date: February 2016) | 95 (USA: 100) |
Property Taxes with Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $2,881 (1.50%) |
Property Taxes without Mortgage (Year: 2015) | $1,888 (1.30%) |
Median Household Income (Year: 2015) | $43,413 (State: $55,653) |
Changes in Household Income | +$14,518 since 2000 year |
Median Per Capita Income (Year: 2015) | $29,439 |
Changes in Per Capita Income | +$11,164 since 2000 year |
Education Data (by Residents, Schools, Colleges)
Education attainment (25+ years residents)
Males 25 Years and Older
Females 25 Years and Older
List of Largest Colleges & Universities- The University of Texas Medical Branch Full-Time Enrollment: 2,314Location: 301 University BlvdPublicWebsite: www.utmb.eduOffers: Doctoral Degree
- Galveston College Full-Time Enrollment: 1,555Location: 4015 Ave QPublicWebsite: www.gc.edu
- Texas A & M University-Galveston Location: 200 Seawolf ParkwayPublicWebsite: www.tamug.eduOffers: Doctoral Degree
Other Colleges & Universities- College of the Mainland Distance: About 14 MilesTexas City, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 2,739
- Alvin Community College Distance: About 27 MilesAlvin, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 3,953
- University of Houston-Clear Lake Distance: About 27 MilesHouston, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 5,833
- San Jacinto Community College Distance: About 32 MilesPasadena, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 13,517
- Lee College Distance: About 33 MilesBaytown, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 4,278
- Brazosport College Distance: About 39 MilesLake Jackson, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 2,573
- University of Houston Distance: About 44 MilesHouston, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 31,888
Full-Time Enrollment: 2,314
Location: 301 University Blvd
Public
Website: www.utmb.edu
Offers: Doctoral Degree
Full-Time Enrollment: 1,555
Location: 4015 Ave Q
Public
Website: www.gc.edu
Location: 200 Seawolf Parkway
Public
Website: www.tamug.edu
Offers: Doctoral Degree
- College of the Mainland Distance: About 14 MilesTexas City, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 2,739
- Alvin Community College Distance: About 27 MilesAlvin, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 3,953
- University of Houston-Clear Lake Distance: About 27 MilesHouston, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 5,833
- San Jacinto Community College Distance: About 32 MilesPasadena, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 13,517
- Lee College Distance: About 33 MilesBaytown, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 4,278
- Brazosport College Distance: About 39 MilesLake Jackson, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 2,573
- University of Houston Distance: About 44 MilesHouston, TXFull-Time Enrollment: 31,888
List of Largest Public High Schools- ODYSSEY ACADEMY INC Students: 506Location: 6001 STEWART RDGrades: PK-10Charter School
- AIM COLLEGE & CAREER PREP Students: 168Location: 1110 21ST STGrades: 6-12Charter School
- BALL H S Location: 4115 AVE OGrades: 9-12
- CENTRAL MIDDLE Location: 3014 SEALYGrades: 7-9
- GALVESTON CO J J A E P Location: 3904 AVE TGrades: 6-12
- SCOTT COLLEGIATE ACADEMY Location: 4116 N 1/2Grades: 5-9Charter School
List of Largest Private High Schools- O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Students: 94Location: 1320 23RD STGrades: 9-12
- JUDAH’S TRIBE OF YOUTH Students: 8Location: 2001 61ST ST STE DGrades: 5-12
Students: 506
Location: 6001 STEWART RD
Grades: PK-10
Charter School
Students: 168
Location: 1110 21ST ST
Grades: 6-12
Charter School
Location: 4115 AVE O
Grades: 9-12
Location: 3014 SEALY
Grades: 7-9
Location: 3904 AVE T
Grades: 6-12
Location: 4116 N 1/2
Grades: 5-9
Charter School
- O’CONNELL COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Students: 94Location: 1320 23RD STGrades: 9-12
- JUDAH’S TRIBE OF YOUTH Students: 8Location: 2001 61ST ST STE DGrades: 5-12
List of Largest Public Middle Schools- WEIS MIDDLE Students: 985Location: 3014 SEALYGrades: 5-6
- PARKER EL Students: 718Location: 6802 JONES DRGrades: PK-4
- MORGAN EL MAGNET SCHOOL Students: 695Location: 1410 37TH STGrades: PK-4
- OPPE EL Students: 623Location: 2915 81ST STGrades: PK-4
- COASTAL VILLAGE EL Students: 317Location: 721 10TH STGrades: PK-4Charter School
- AMBASSADORS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Students: 183Location: 5001 AVE UGrades: PK-8Charter School
- AUSTIN MIDDLE Location: 1514 N 1/2Grades: 5-8
- COASTAL VILLAGE MIDDLE Location: 1110 MOODYGrades: 5-8Charter School
- BURNET/ECU Location: 5501 AVE SGrades: PK-4Charter School
List of Largest Private Middle Schools- TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Students: 197Location: 720 TREMONT STGrades: PK-8
- HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Students: 115Location: 2601 AVENUE NGrades: PK-8
Students: 985
Location: 3014 SEALY
Grades: 5-6
Students: 718
Location: 6802 JONES DR
Grades: PK-4
Students: 695
Location: 1410 37TH ST
Grades: PK-4
Students: 623
Location: 2915 81ST ST
Grades: PK-4
Students: 317
Location: 721 10TH ST
Grades: PK-4
Charter School
Students: 183
Location: 5001 AVE U
Grades: PK-8
Charter School
Location: 1514 N 1/2
Grades: 5-8
Location: 1110 MOODY
Grades: 5-8
Charter School
Location: 5501 AVE S
Grades: PK-4
Charter School
- TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Students: 197Location: 720 TREMONT STGrades: PK-8
- HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL Students: 115Location: 2601 AVENUE NGrades: PK-8
Galveston Police Department
Full-time Employees (Year: 2014) | 146 policemen |
Full-time Law Enforcement Officers | 134 policemen |
Officers per 1,000 Residents | 3 policemen (State: 2.02) |
Labor Market Description
Unemployment Rate
Male: Employment in Industries (Services)
Female: Employment in Industries (Services)
Male: Most Common Occupations
Female: Most Common Occupations
Galveston Infrastructure
Grocery Stores in the City | 48 stores | ||||||||||||||
Grocery Stores per 10,000 Citizens | 1.70 (State: 1.47) | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters in the City | 5 centers | ||||||||||||||
Supercenters per 10,000 Citizens | 0.18 (State: 0.14) Non-gas Station Convenience Stores 40 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (no Gas) 1.41 (State: 1.11) Convenience Stores at Gas Stations 126 stores Convenience Stores per 10,000 (with Gas) 4.45 (State: 3.95) Number of Restaurants in the City 195 restaurants Restaurants per 10,000 Citizens 6.89 (State: 6.13) Number of Houses in the City 29,957 |
Hospitals in Galveston- UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH GAL Government (State)301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
- GULF HEALTH CARE CENTER IN GALVESTON 3702 COVE VIEW BLVD
- ST MARYS HOSPITAL 404 ST MARYS BOULEVARD
- THE MERIDIAN 2228 SEAWALL BLVD
- TURNER GERIATRIC CENTER 2228 SEAWALL BLVD
- ISLAND DIALYSIS 5920 BROADWAY
- UNIV OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH 301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
- HEALTH RELATED SERVICES INC 1020 10TH STREET
- HOSPICE OF GALVESTON COUNTY INC 1215 44TH STREET
- SIGMA HEALTH CARE INC 1609 TREMONT STREET
- TEXAS HOME HEALTH SKILLED SERVICES 4920 F SEAWALL BOULEVARD
Government (State)
301 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD
3702 COVE VIEW BLVD
404 ST MARYS BOULEVARD
2228 SEAWALL BLVD
2228 SEAWALL BLVD
5920 BROADWAY
301 UNIVERSITY BLVD
1020 10TH STREET
1215 44TH STREET
1609 TREMONT STREET
4920 F SEAWALL BOULEVARD
Airports & Heliports in Galveston- Scholes International At Galveston Airport (GLS) Runways: 2Air Taxi: 12,812Itinerant: 13,198Local: 8,134Military: 596
- Heliports: 9
Amtrak Stations in Galveston- GALVESTON (BEACH CENTRAL STA., 21ST AT SEAWALL) Services: – Bus Station
Runways: 2
Air Taxi: 12,812
Itinerant: 13,198
Local: 8,134
Military: 596
- GALVESTON (BEACH CENTRAL STA., 21ST AT SEAWALL) Services: – Bus Station
Average Travel Time to Work
Means of Transportation for Getting to Work
Other Information
Galveston by Race (According to 2015)
Median Unit Value (According to 2015)
Crime Rates per 100,000 Residents (According to 2015)
Natural Disasters in Galveston
Air Quality Information
Common Weather Information
Tornadoes Average Activity | 38% (Larger than US) |
Earthquakes Average Activity | 91% (Smaller then US) |
Number of Natural Disasters | 20 pc. (State: 13 pc.) |
Number of Major Disasters | 13 pc. |
Number of Emergencies Disasters | 7 pc. |
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ZIP Codes for Galveston: 77550, 77551, 77554
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