League City, Texas
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching League City, TX.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in League City, TX?
League City, TX has a MapsToIt housing cost index of 115 (above the U.S. housing-cost baseline; 100 = U.S. avg). Median home value is about $334,000 and median rent about $1,628, against national ACS medians of $303,400 and $1,348. Median household income is roughly $119,870. Typical commute is 26 minutes; summer highs average 93°F. Violent-offense rates run about 110.6 per 100k (catalog avg 559.5).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 115U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $334,000U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $1,628U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $119,870U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 4.9%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 26 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 110.6per 100k · catalog avg 559.5
- Summer high
- 93°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how League City compares with a U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals) or a MapsToIt catalog average (crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 118,456City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $119,870Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year53% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 115ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year15% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $334,000City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year10% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $1,628City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year21% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 4.9%County LAUS · not city-only
As of 2026-10-19 · August 20260.7 pts above U.S. rateU.S. 4.2% - Avg commute
- 26 minNear catalog avg (25 min)Catalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime rate
- 110.6per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)80% below catalog avgCatalog avg 559.5 - Property crime rate
- 1359.2per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback) · older data (2019)55% below catalog avgCatalog avg 3005.3 - Summer high
- 93°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 87°F
- Winter low
- 48°FAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals13.0 pts above catalog avgCatalog avg 35°F
- Annual rainfall
- 53.3 inAs of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals61% above catalog avgCatalog avg 33.2 in
- Sunny days
- 246As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals8% below catalog avgCatalog avg 268
Population trend
League City grew 40.9% from 84,096 in 2010 to 118,456 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is League City, TX expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, League City runs 15 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 115 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $334,000 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $1,628 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in League City, TX?
Budget first around $1,628/month rent or $334,000 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $334,000
- Median rent $1,628/month
- Median household income $119,870
What is the job market like in League City, TX?
Labor-market context for League City: unemployment 4.9% and median income $119,870. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 4.9% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $119,870
How long is the typical commute in League City, TX?
Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way in League City. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 26 minutes average one-way
Is League City, TX safer than similar U.S. cities?
League City's FBI-derived violent rate (~110.6/100k) sits below the catalog average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 110.6 per 100k
- Property 1359.2 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in League City, TX?
League City's climate profile: 93°F summer peaks, 48°F winter mornings, 53.3" annual rainfall, and 246 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 93°F
- Winter low 48°F
- 53.3 in rain · 246 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in League City, TX?
South Shore Harbour is the name relocators hear first; compare it with The Landing and League Park once you know your job location.
- South Shore Harbour
- The Landing
- League Park
About 118,456 people live in League City, TX. Median household income is roughly $119,870, while the ACS housing-cost index sits near 115 — above the national housing-cost baseline (100 ≈ U.S. average). Entry home prices around $334,000 still look attainable compared with coastal metros.
If you only tour one corridor, make it South Shore Harbour; if you have a weekend, contrast it with The Landing and the quieter edges near League Park. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI crime figures, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare League City with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Hot summers, sprawling freeways, and no state income tax dominate comparisons. With about 53.3 inches of rain a year, wet-season drainage and mold checks are worth asking about. Plan on roughly 26 minutes each way for a typical commute. Unemployment recently ran near 4.9%, broadly in line with many large U.S. counties. Violent-offense rates near 110.6 per 100k compare favorably with many peer metros, though local blocks still differ.
Neighborhoods often researched
- South Shore Harbour
- The Landing
- League Park
Nearby & similar cities
Continue researching with these internal links — each page is a full data profile.
Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (League City city, 1600000US4841980) — As of 2026-10-19 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: BLS LAUS · Galveston County, August 2026 — As of 2026-10-19 · August 2026
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019), city offenses per 100k — As of 2026-10-19 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00012975 HOUSTON CLOVER FLD) — As of 2026-10-19 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-10-19 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-10-19