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Living in Kemah, TX
Explore Kemah and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match7.5 / 10
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Kemah at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population2,168
Median Household Income$85,357
Median Home Value$281,100
Median Gross Rent$1,775
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.4
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home18.8%
Homeownership53.7%
Housing Vacancy10.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Kemah is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Kemah Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Kemah and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
NarrowTheList Ratings
Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.
Housing & Cost of Living in Kemah
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$281,100
Median Gross Rent$1,775
Homeownership53.7%
Housing Vacancy10.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Kemah, TX
Median Household Income$85,357
Unemployment4.5%
Work From Home18.8%
The reported unemployment rate is in a middle range. Working from home is relatively common among employed residents.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Kemah and how households are structured
Population2,168
Median Age36.0
Average Household Size2.4
Kemah is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Kemah
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Kemah point to hot summers, mild winters, substantial annual rainfall and little to no annual snowfall.
Average Summer High91.8°F
Average Winter Low45.7°F
Annual Rainfall57.3 in.
Annual Snowfall0.2 in.
Seasonal Life in Kemah
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.
Fall
Fall can be one of the best seasons for comparing neighborhoods because daily routines are active while temperatures transition away from summer conditions.
Winter
Winter lows are relatively mild and measurable snowfall is minimal, so winter living is more likely to revolve around cool or wet conditions than snow removal and prolonged freezes.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
Kemah is located in Galveston County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Galveston County.
County Intelligence
Kemah & Galveston County
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Kemah is located in Galveston County, Texas.
NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Kemah.
Current NarrowTheList data for Kemah shows a population of about 2,168. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Galveston County
How NarrowTheList uses it
County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Kemah.
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