The “Queen City of the Gulf”, a city with magnificent beaches and captivating history, your Galveston Real Estate Guide is at the ready to show you around!
Galveston Island is located 50 miles southeast of Houston and has a population of about 55,000 – making it a mid-size city with more than average character! Coastal living combines with a large tourism industry to make Galveston a sweet spot for things to do.
Let’s talk about the ugly stuff first – tropical storms, hurricanes, wind – yes, those things happen here, yes insurance premiums can be a bit higher than average. Flip this around, you are on the coast! Beaches, relaxed living, and a general cost of living that hits about 10 points lower than the national average! The Galveston Real Estate Guide would not trade the area’s offerings for anything and is here to help you realize a coastal lifestyle in a friendly city.
With a “playlist” bigger than you can imagine you will not be without things to do, see, explore, and enjoy. Plus, once you live on the coast – be prepared for all your out-of-town friends and family to show up (as mentioned, tourism is the real deal here, the biggest part of Galveston’s economy)!
History, historic sites, and historic districts. Galveston is FULL of history. In fact, the city has over sixty structures on the National Register of Historic Places. There are six historic districts in the city, with the Strand Historic District being the most popular. Encompassing 5 city blocks, this district is chock full of architecture, antique shops, restaurants, and entertainment. Much history stems from early-on battles for independence (Mexico from Spain) and the Texas Revolution.
Your Galveston Real Estate Guide sees the biggest attribute of the area (besides the friendliness factor) is the coastline! Beaches, piers, water activities, and sunshine all await! Top water-related places to explore:
Other attractions for residents and/or visitors:
Career opportunities here in Galveston center around the following main industries: tourism, healthcare, shipping, financial services, and education. The economy is strong, and the job market follows suit.
Local markets and events:
Not to mention your friendly get-togethers with neighbors, co-workers, friends, and family! The Galveston Real Estate Guide is hard-pressed to capture all the calendaring you will have going on!
Shopping in Galveston means day-to-day things like Target, Petsmart, Walmart, and Home Depot … but also a bookstore gem, Galveston Book Shop and unique finds at The Marketplace at Peanut Butter Warehouse.
FOOD! Culinary delights abound! Fresh seafood right off the boat! A favorite restaurant for your Galveston Real Estate Guide is Shrimp ‘n Stuff – the shrimp tacos are the best ever. The short list you will keep handy:
Maceo Spice & Import Co – spices and sandwiches
Gypsy Joynt – burgers and more
The Spot – beachfront
Eatcetera – contemporary and vegan friendly options
