Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
18%
Hitchcock
Hitchcock, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$949
Population
9,645
Renter Mix
28% Rent
This pastoral-chic town along the Texas Gulf Coast is on the rise
Affordable
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Beach
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Up-and-coming
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Rural
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Outdoors
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Coastal
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Located along the Gulf of Mexico, between Houston and Galveston, Hitchcock is a small town with an enviable climate. Residents enjoy year-round warmth and love spending free time outdoors. Fishing, sailing, jet skiing, boating, hiking, and biking are just a few examples of the outdoor sports that are popular in the area. Hitchcock has a coastal-pastoral vibe with secluded, affordable homes separated by lush farmland and parks. Families take horseback riding lessons at the Santa Fe Equestrian Center while Jack Brooks Park is a local favorite with excellent facilities including an archery range, sports fields, and a rodeo arena. The majority of Hitchcock is green space and most businesses and restaurants are found along a single road. However, the town is growing and has plans for construction.
Being a part of the Texas Gulf Coast means residents can take full advantage of attractions like nearby beaches and marinas. Galveston Beach is less than 20 minutes away, filled with thrilling, popular attractions such as Moody Gardens, the Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, and more. Only 40 minutes away, renters can also drive up to Houston for even more entertainment options.
If you’re looking for a rental in a peaceful, laid-back community, discover your new home in Hitchcock today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$75,228
Average: $91,841
Education
1,736
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,700
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Hitchcock has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Hitchcock, TX is $938 for one bedroom, $1,043 for two bedrooms, and $1,267 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Hitchcock has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$938/month
648 Sq Ft
House
$2,358/month
1,440 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Hitchcock, TX is for everyday living.
Not Walkable
Walkability
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
346 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
453 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
410 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
470 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.