Around 300,000 residents call Galveston County home. And with the County's cost of living 10.30% lower than the U.S. national average, and a median household income of $56,562 ($8,000 higher than the state average), it's easy to understand why.

Galveston County has solid job growth, averaging 2.40 percent. The University of Texas Medical Branch, Texas A&M, petrochemical industry, world class tourism, and close proximity of NASA all contribute to the highly desirable employment opportunities of Galveston County.

The County of Galveston seeks to provide first class service to its residents. In the weeks ahead, we hope to offer new, better, and faster services to all those who call Galveston County home. Tell us how we can do that here.