Population 6,634 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of San Leon: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in San Leon
Household size in San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.96 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.45 | 3.00 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.91 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, San Leon sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in the Houston area as a whole, where it has 2.91 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.66, as it has nationally.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.5 | 34.8 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.1 | 35.6 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.2 | 36.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.8 | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in San Leon are younger than 40.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the wider Houston area, where the median age is 36.4. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.5, as it has nationally.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 13.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.8% | 13.5% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in ten households in San Leon (9.8%), a little below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.1 points from 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 San Leon
Renters in San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.2% | 36.6% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 38.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 39.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 38.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −11.9 pts | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
San Leon is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 54.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 11.9 points, even as the national share rose.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 11.3% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 10.1% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 9.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.6 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in San Leon: 14.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 11.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1985 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1987 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1988 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1993 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +19 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
San Leon has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1979 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the southwest.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $884 | $1,018 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $817 | $1,103 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $913 | $1,300 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,128 | $1,649 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$245 | +$631 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in San Leon runs $1,128 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $245 a month from 2006–10, a 28% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 49.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 San Leon
Bachelor's degrees in San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 29.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 30.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 32.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 35.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | +6.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in San Leon: 12.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is down 2.9 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. San Leon has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Texas cities.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.3% | 80.9% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.8% | 81.9% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 74.6% | 83.6% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 71.3% | 84.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | +3.9 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults in San Leon never finished high school, well above the national share: only 71.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 50 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 San Leon
| Period | San Leon | Houston area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.3% | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.7% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 5.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 6.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in San Leon: 8.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only 52 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.7 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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).
San Leon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Leon | 2.58 | 40.2 | 9.8% | 12.3% | 14.5% | 1998 | $1,128 | 12.3% | 71.3% | 8.6% |
| Bacliff | 2.59 | 31.5 | 27.6% | 39.4% | 12.3% | 1993 | $1,451 | 22.1% | 81.3% | 8.6% |
| Texas City | 2.54 | 39.3 | 16.2% | 45.2% | 10.2% | 1982 | $1,403 | 20.1% | 85.2% | 6.4% |
| Clear Lake Shores | 2.38 | 39.9 | 10.7% | 53.7% | 13.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 41.3% | 94.2% | 5.1% |
| Kemah | 2.17 | 48.2 | 5.4% | 41.4% | 9.1% | 1997 | $1,749 | 42.8% | 93.9% | 2.0% |
| Dickinson | 2.93 | 32.2 | 18.3% | 28.5% | 7.5% | 1993 | $1,271 | 25.0% | 84.3% | 8.4% |
| Seabrook | 2.45 | 43.6 | 4.7% | 23.2% | 7.9% | 1989 | $1,495 | 43.4% | 93.1% | 7.6% |
| El Lago | 2.08 | 43.1 | 8.6% | 47.3% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,419 | 38.3% | 88.4% | 11.4% |
| La Marque | 2.58 | 37.6 | 16.1% | 32.3% | 7.2% | 1986 | $1,542 | 24.0% | 87.2% | 6.4% |
| League City | 2.88 | 38.5 | 7.3% | 24.8% | 6.0% | 2002 | $1,855 | 47.6% | 94.7% | 4.3% |
| Taylor Lake Village | 2.60 | 48.9 | 7.5% | 10.6% | 7.9% | 1981 | $1,131 | 56.5% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Lindstrom, MN · Prospect Park, NJ · Marlow Heights, MD · Macon, MO · Luxemburg, WI · Lumberton, NM · Lone Grove, OK · Lockport, LA · Linton, IN · Linglestown, PA
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 San Leon. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.