Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
17%
Kemah
Kemah, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,400
Population
2,523
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A beautiful bayside playground for the Houston-Galveston area.
Coastal
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Tourism
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Waterfront
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Entertainment
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Perched along Galveston Bay's western shore, Kemah is where boat engines idle in the marina before morning coffee. Just 40 minutes southeast of Houston, this small coastal city punches above its weight in attractions. The Kemah Boardwalk anchors daily life, drawing year-round visitors with waterfront dining, live concerts, carnival rides, and fireworks. Deep-sea fishing is a local pastime, with Gulf access minutes away by boat. In 2012, Kemah ranked as the Greater Houston area's top tourism destination—a distinction that still resonates.
The rental landscape features townhomes, waterfront cottages, and smaller apartment communities reflecting the city's intimate bayside character. With only two square miles, Kemah maintains a tight-knit atmosphere where neighbors know each other by name. Nearby Seabrook and League City offer additional dining, shopping, and commuter convenience for those wanting urban amenities without sacrificing coastal living.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$96,781
Average: $108,581
Education
682
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,376
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Kemah has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
21%
Other Education
79%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Kemah, TX is $1,403 for one bedroom, $1,817 for two bedrooms, and $2,309 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kemah has decreased by -3.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,403/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$3,134/month
1,986 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,080/month
2,234 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Kemah, TX is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Lavace Stewart Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
740 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NASA-Johnson Space Center
- Armand Bayou Nature Center
- Space Center Houston
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- William P Hobby
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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.