The Town FilesLeague City, Texas
City in Galveston County · population 114,392 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $360,000
- Household income
- $121,099
- Jan low / Jul high
- 46° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 73
- Median age
- 37.7
League City is a city of 114,392 people in Galveston County, Texas. The median home is worth $360,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more walkable than 93% of Texas towns, more upscale than 92% of Texas towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Texas towns.
How League City 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 League City is worth $360,000, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $121,099, which is more affordable than 49% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,684 a month. 74.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | League City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $360,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,684 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $121,099 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 74.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in League City
| People | League City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 26.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.6% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.4% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.7% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 89.2% |
Weather in League City
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 45.7°F. About 60.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 76 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 9 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
73 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of League City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 8, 1976 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 53 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 11, 1997.
Severe weather in Galveston County since 1996
Galveston County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| December 9, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4572: Hurricane Laura |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Galveston County
Galveston County had 122,734 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,650 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in League City itself the ACS puts it at 3.8%.
Public schools in League City
21 public schools with 21,162 students, about 17.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR SPRINGS H S | 9-12 | 2,666 | 17.7 |
| CLEAR FALLS H S | 8-12 | 2,541 | 18.0 |
| CLEAR CREEK H S | 8-12 | 2,434 | 16.9 |
| LEAGUE CITY INT | 6-8 | 1,076 | 17.1 |
| VICTORY LAKES INT | 6-8 | 959 | 18.1 |
| BAYSIDE INT | 6-8 | 947 | 17.9 |
| CREEKSIDE INT | 6-8 | 879 | 16.0 |
| ART AND PAT GOFORTH EL | PK-5 | 811 | 16.2 |
| HENRY BAUERSCHLAG EL | PK-5 | 775 | 17.6 |
| SANDRA MOSSMAN EL | PK-5 | 764 | 17.8 |
| LOUIS G LOBIT EL | PK-3 | 762 | 16.9 |
| LEAGUE CITY EL | PK-5 | 745 | 16.6 |
Towns near League City
- Webster, TX2.9 mi · 12,499 people · home $281,400
- Nassau Bay, TX4.0 mi · 5,347 people · home $374,600
- Dickinson, TX4.1 mi · 20,847 people · home $278,000
- Friendswood, TX5.6 mi · 41,213 people · home $420,100
- Taylor Lake Village, TX6.7 mi · 3,704 people · home $388,900
- El Lago, TX6.8 mi · 3,090 people · home $320,900
- Santa Fe, TX7.1 mi · 12,735 people · home $325,800
- Bacliff, TX7.4 mi · 9,677 people · home $201,500
League City questions
Is League City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, League City scores better for retirees than 35% of Texas towns and quieter than 13%. 13.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in League City?
The median owner-occupied home in League City is valued at $360,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $121,099, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $1,684 a month.
What is the weather like in League City?
July highs average 91.8°F and January lows 45.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 60.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does League City get tornadoes?
73 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of League City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 8, 1976. 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)