Population 5,230 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nassau Bay
Household size in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.10 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.99 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Nassau Bay are small: just 1.99 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 47.0 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.0 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.9 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 41.0, the median age in Nassau Bay is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Houston area overall, where the median age is 36.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 48.9, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Nassau Bay as they are nationally: 11.1%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in the Houston area overall (13.5%). The single-parent share has risen 5.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Nassau Bay
Renters in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.1% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.1% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.0% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.3% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Nassau Bay: 51.3% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among owners, 53.7% have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 18.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 22 have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Nassau Bay: 12.1% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1968 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1968 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Nassau Bay is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1968 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Only 36 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have older homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $769 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $906 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,046 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,264 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$495 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Nassau Bay runs $1,264 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $495 a month from 2006–10, a 64% jump, roughly in step with the nation. The typical renter here spends 30.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the center.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Nassau Bay
Bachelor's degrees in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.2% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.9% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Nassau Bay as nationally: 37.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 8.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.1% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.7% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Nassau Bay is a bit above the national rate: 91.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 5.7 points, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Nassau Bay
| Period | Nassau Bay | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −13.1 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Nassau Bay has been low: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 34 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 13.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Nassau Bay compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Bay | 1.99 | 41.0 | 11.1% | 51.3% | 12.1% | 1971 | $1,264 | 37.3% | 91.7% | 2.2% |
| Webster | 2.08 | 36.2 | 13.0% | 76.9% | 8.4% | 1988 | $1,393 | 32.7% | 91.4% | 5.8% |
| Taylor Lake Village | 2.60 | 48.9 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,131 | 56.5% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Kemah | 2.17 | 48.2 | 5.4% | 41.4% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,749 | 42.8% | 93.9% | 2.0% |
| Clear Lake Shores | 2.38 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 53.7% | 13.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 41.3% | 94.2% | 5.1% |
| El Lago | 2.08 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 47.3% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,419 | 38.3% | 88.4% | 11.4% |
| League City | 2.88 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 2002 | $1,855 | 47.6% | 94.7% | 4.3% |
| Seabrook | 2.45 | 43.6 | 4.7% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,495 | 43.4% | 93.1% | 7.6% |
| Dickinson | 2.93 | 32.2 | 18.3% | 28.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,271 | 25.0% | 84.3% | 8.4% |
| Friendswood | 2.91 | 42.2 | 8.6% | 25.3% | 5.2% | 1996 | $1,739 | 50.5% | 94.8% | 4.9% |
| Bacliff | 2.59 | 31.5 | 27.6% | 39.4% | 12.3% | 1993 | $1,451 | 22.1% | 81.3% | 8.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Nassau Bay. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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