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Surfside Beach, TX
City in Brazoria County, Texas.
Population
677
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
426
ZIP codes
0
Surfside Beach and its ZIP codes
Surfside Beach at a glance
- Surfside Beach is about 3.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $100,446 a year, 28% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,700 (19% above Texas) and median rent is $1,600 a month.
Local data for Surfside Beach, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Surfside Beach, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$100,446
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$337,700
Median rent
$1,600/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
41.0%
Median age
54.5
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (101), Irish Americans (86), Mexican Americans (38).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brazoria County. PPP loans are for Surfside Beach.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$70,467
124,808 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.1B
FY 2026, $5,702 per person
How people get to work
Surfside Beach, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.9%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Surfside Beach, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
27,418
22.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 46°F
49.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Surfside Beach, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
16.8%
U.S. 12.1% +4.7 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Surfside Beach
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuintanaTown | 2.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Oyster CreekCity | 4.1 mi | 1.9 |
| FreeportCity | 5.1 mi | 15.4 |
| CluteCity | 9.2 mi | 5.3 |
| RichwoodCity | 11 mi | 4.5 |
| Lake JacksonCity | 12 mi | 19.7 |
| Jones CreekVillage | 13 mi | 2.5 |
| AngletonCity | 17 mi | 11.7 |
| BrazoriaCity | 19 mi | 2.6 |
| Bailey's PrairieVillage | 19 mi | 7 |
| DanburyCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| Holiday LakesTown | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| Jamaica BeachCity | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| LiverpoolCity | 24 mi | 1.1 |
| East ColumbiaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| Wild Peach VillageCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 10 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Surfside Beach, TX in?
- Surfside Beach is in Brazoria County, Texas.
- What is the population of Surfside Beach, TX?
- About 677 people live in Surfside Beach, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Surfside Beach?
- Nearby places include Quintana (2.8 mi), Oyster Creek (4.1 mi), Freeport (5.1 mi), Clute (9.2 mi), Richwood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023