Tiki Island, TX

Tiki Island, Texas

Tiki Island, Texas, in Galveston county, is 12 miles SW of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 45 miles SE of Houston, Texas. The village is home to some 1,016 residents.

The People and Families of Tiki Island

In Tiki Island, about 73% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Tiki Island are married.

The people of the village are more likely male than female.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tiki Island had a median family income of $93,129. More so than most places, the people in Tiki Island generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the village with spending money keeps the village vital. Fewer people in Tiki Island are poor than in most places in Texas. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the village. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Tiki Island.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($500) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Tiki Island. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the village.

Tiki Island Housing

According to the 2000 census, 91% of the housing in Tiki Island was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations. On average, homes in Tiki Island have gone up relatively recently. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice village, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Tiki Island, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Tiki Island strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 2%
Median Family Income (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 6%

Comparative Profile of Tiki Island, TX

Comparing Tiki Island to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes

Tiki Island Almanac

Tiki Island Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Tiki Island Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Tiki Island, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Tiki Island Colleges

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