The Town FilesGalena Park, Texas
City in Harris County · population 10,740 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $117,700
- Household income
- $51,220
- Jan low / Jul high
- 44° / 93°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 67
- Median age
- 33.0
Galena Park is a city of 10,740 people in Harris County, Texas. The median home is worth $117,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 82% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 71% of Texas towns.
How Galena Park ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Galena Park is worth $117,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $51,220, which is more affordable than 72% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,184 a month. 70.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Galena Park | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $117,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,184 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $51,220 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 70.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Galena Park
| People | Galena Park | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.0 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 31.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 8.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.8% | — |
| Work from home | 5.6% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Galena Park
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 44.3°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 109 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 5 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
67 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena Park since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 21, 1992 about 1.1 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 181 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 24, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 79 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 19, 1992.
Severe weather in Harris County since 1996
Harris County has been included in 41 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Harris County
Harris County had 2,445,972 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $88,554 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Galena Park itself the ACS puts it at 15.4%.
Public schools in Galena Park
4 public schools with 3,975 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| GALENA PARK H S | 9-12 | 1,886 | 16.1 |
| GALENA PARK MIDDLE | 6-8 | 904 | 13.9 |
| GALENA PARK EL | PK-5 | 602 | 14.7 |
| MACARTHUR EL | PK-5 | 583 | 14.2 |
Towns near Galena Park
- Jacinto City, TX1.5 mi · 9,613 people · home $156,200
- Cloverleaf, TX4.6 mi · 24,100 people · home $169,600
- South Houston, TX5.8 mi · 16,153 people · home $189,300
- Channelview, TX7.9 mi · 45,688 people · home $195,900
- Deer Park, TX8.0 mi · 34,495 people · home $264,600
- Pasadena, TX8.0 mi · 151,950 people · home $209,600
- Houston, TX9.7 mi · 2,304,580 people · home $277,800
- Highlands, TX11.6 mi · 8,612 people · home $214,400
Galena Park questions
Is Galena Park, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Galena Park scores better for retirees than 4% of Texas towns and quieter than 12%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.0).
How much does a house cost in Galena Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Galena Park is valued at $117,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,220, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $1,184 a month.
What is the weather like in Galena Park?
July highs average 93.2°F and January lows 44.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Galena Park get tornadoes?
67 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Galena Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)