BayouVistaTXMap
Bayou Vista’s story
41 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2004.
- 1985Bayou Vista is settled
Bayou VistaTX
A town of 1,755, settled in 1985.
Population
1,755
2025 Census estimate · −0.3% since 2020
Typical home
$360K
−1.7% in a year
Household income
$120K
median
Median age
58.5
years
Jobs based here
52
A commuter town
Is Bayou Vista a good place to live?
Bayou Vista’s best subject grade is an A for incomes; its weakest is a D for schools. Only 29 of Texas’ 1,000 towns score lower on history. Bayou Vista's civic life (library use, community groups, volunteering) trails 92% of U.S. towns. Bayou Vista has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Bayou Vista stand out
Where Bayou Vista beats most towns.
By the sea
Bayou Vista lives by the ocean
Coastal flooding makes up 19% of the storm damage FEMA expects here.
19%of expected storm damage is coastal flooding
99thpercentile for coastal flood risk nationally
272paid flood-insurance claims since 1998
6storm & flood disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA · OpenStreetMap
How Bayou Vista grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Bayou Vista is from typical.
SchoolsBehind 89% of Texas districts on tests and graduationDOpen →Jobs & income52 jobs based hereAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →Hazard riskcold waves tops the listC−Open →HealthUniversity of Texas Medical Branch Galveston 9.8 miles awayB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.2 of 20; 4.3% of households have no carB+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksC+Open →HistoryD−Open →Civic life0.4 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateMild winters, 91° summer afternoons–Open →Housing market50 days on market–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 58.5–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 56 attractions →Reliant Stadium and 46 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Bayou Vista. Close and well known come first.
Big draw38 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
Big draw39 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
8 mi BeachGalveston Island
10 mi Theme parkGalveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier
39 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
10 mi MuseumUSS CavallaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Galveston Island: NASA, Public domain · Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier: Matthew T Rader, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · USS Cavalla: USN photo courtesy of http://ussubvetsofwwii.org. Photo i.d. courtesy of Chuck N, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bayou Vista: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bayou Vista, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGalveston County MUD 121 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bayou Vista’s trash rules yet
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGalveston County Early Voting ClerkGalveston County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code7756377563 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bayou Vista.
Who lives here
In Bayou Vista, the median age runs higher than in the typical Texas or U.S. town
The bachelor’s-degree share among adults 25 and older is 32%, against 34% across Texas. Children under 18 are 5% of residents (25% statewide); people 65 and older are 32% of residents (13% statewide).
58.5median age · TX 35.6
| Bayou Vista | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 58.5 years | 35.9 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 32% | 23% | 29% |
Bayou VistaTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
25%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school26%
Some college24%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
47% women, 53% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.6 points. Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Bayou Vista | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.1% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 2.4% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.5% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 7.2% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 1.5% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 24.7% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 24.1% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 20.9% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.8% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 26.3% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 24% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.1% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.8% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,800, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A
Compared with most of Texas and the rest of the country, fewer of Bayou Vista’s working residents work locally
The median household income for Bayou Vista comes to $120,000. Bayou Vista’s typical journey to work is 34 minutes, where Texas’ towns sit at 25 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. The top destinations are Galveston (20%), Houston (19%) and Texas City (10%). 7.6% of Bayou Vista residents live below the poverty line.
0%work in town
| Bayou Vista | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 34 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $120,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.3% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.6% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bayou Vista0%
Galveston20%
Houston19%
Texas City10%
League City5%
19 mi
median commute distance
52
jobs based in Bayou Vista
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B+
Walkability grade: more walkable than 75% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthB+
On CDC estimates, Bayou Vista is healthier than 75% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Bayou Vista who sleep under 7 hours: 33%. Of 31 CDC measures, Bayou Vista beats the Texas average on 16 and trails it on 5.
75%healthier than U.S. townsB+Health Grade
| Bayou Vista | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 18% | 17% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 8.3% | 20% | 14% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 39% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
31 measures vs. Texas
16 better10 too close to call5 worse
| What stands out | Bayou Vista | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 8.3% | 19.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.4% | 19.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.9% | 6.1% |
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston
In Galveston · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C−
Bayou Vista faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by cold waves
For Bayou Vista, the FEMA hazard score is 71 of 100. Flood insurance has paid out on 272 claims here since 1998. FEMA puts 24% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to cold waves, and 23% to hurricanes. Federal aid has come to Bayou Vista households in 6 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
71risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Cold wavesHurricanesInland flooding
272
paid flood claims since 1998
6
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
HousingCost of living grade D
The typical home in Bayou Vista is valued at about $360K
Nearly nine in ten households own their home in Bayou Vista. In the year to September 2026, typical home values slipped 1.7%. On the market in the town: a median 50 days to sell.
$360KZillow home value
Typical home value
Bayou Vista$360K
Texas$296K
Market temperature
50
days on market
98.1%
sale-to-list price
−1.7%
value change, 1 year
7
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Bayou Vista, expect mild winters and hot summers
Only 6 of the 643 Texas towns we compare have a lower peak summer temperature than Bayou Vista. July afternoons reach 90°, January nights drop to 47° and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter49–65°
Spring63–77°
Summer76–89°
Fall64–80°
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Bayou Vista
No violent crimes were reported in 2025. Only 3 of the 489 Texas towns we compare have a lower level of property crime than Bayou Vista. Bayou Vista's reported crime rate is well below Texas's.
| Bayou Vista | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 0 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Bayou Vista0
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Bayou Vista0
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bayou Vista
18pages on Bayou Vista
The big questions
SchoolsDBehind 89% of TX districtsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthB+Better than TX on 16 of 31 CDC measuresCost of livingD$360K typical home · down 1.7% in a yearWork & commuteA$120K median household income · 52 jobs hereNatural hazardsC−FEMA risk higher than 71% of U.S. communities · cold waves
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Bayou Vista
College of the MainlandCommunity college · Public · Texas City5.9 mi$2,310 in-state tuitionGalveston CollegeCommunity college · Public · Galveston8.5 mi$2,726 in-state tuitionThe University of Texas Medical Branch at GalvestonUniversity or college · Public · Galveston10 mi
About 5 of every 100 Bayou Vista residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Texas.
A growing town
Bayou Vista has grown 14% since 2010
1,537 counted in 2010 and 1,763 in 2020; an estimated 1,755 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
About Bayou Vista
City in Texas, United States
Bayou Vista is a city in Galveston County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,763 at the 2020 census. It received severe damage from Hurricane Ike on September 13, 2008.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1985
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 3 ft
Bayou Vista’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Bayou Vista.
HitchcockLa MarqueBayou Vista
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou Vista | — | — | D | — | D | B+ |
| Hitchcock | #511 | D | B− | C | C | C |
| La Marque | #609 | D− | C+ | C− | D | C− |
Bayou Vista has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Bayou Vista reports no FBI crime data of its own. Compare Bayou Vista with a neighbor →
Questions about Bayou Vista
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bayou Vista, TX expensive?
Yes. That is 4.4 years of the area's median household income ($82,168 across the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.