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San Leon, TX
Census-designated place in Galveston County, Texas.
Population
6,458
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,359
ZIP codes
0
San Leon and its ZIP codes
San Leon at a glance
- San Leon is about 12 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,446, 4% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,100 (35% below Texas) and median rent is $989 a month.
Local data for San Leon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Leon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,446
Poverty rate
8.5%
Median home value
$183,100
Median rent
$989/mo
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,516), German Americans (488), Irish Americans (378).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Galveston County. PPP loans are for San Leon.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,901
126,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,777
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $16,728 per person
How people get to work
San Leon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.8%
- Carpooled22.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home11.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Leon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
52,889
42.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in San Leon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.3%
U.S. 12.8% +3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.9%
U.S. 11.1% +8.8 pts
Cities near San Leon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BacliffCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.5 |
| KemahCity | 5.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Texas CityCity | 5.8 mi | 66.3 |
| Clear Lake ShoresCity | 6.8 mi | 0.4 |
| DickinsonCity | 6.9 mi | 10 |
| SeabrookCity | 7.6 mi | 4.9 |
| El LagoCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| La MarqueCity | 8.6 mi | 13.8 |
| League CityCity | 9 mi | 51.4 |
| Taylor Lake VillageCity | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Nassau BayCity | 9.9 mi | 1.2 |
| ShoreacresCity | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| WebsterCity | 11 mi | 6.3 |
| Bayou VistaCity | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Santa FeCity | 12 mi | 17 |
| Morgan's PointCity | 13 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Leon, TX in?
- San Leon is in Galveston County, Texas.
- What is the population of San Leon, TX?
- About 6,458 people live in San Leon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Leon?
- Nearby places include Bacliff (2.9 mi), Kemah (5.5 mi), Texas City (5.8 mi), Clear Lake Shores (6.8 mi), Dickinson (6.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023