Living & Working
A Great Place to Call Home
With the amenities of a big city, accommodations of a resort destination and tight-knit friendliness of a small town — all set against the beautiful backdrop of the seaside — Galveston Island is an idyllic place to call home for more than 50,000 people. It could be your home, too.
Experience Life
Eco-Art Kayak Adventure
Galveston History
The story of Galveston is a page-turner featuring adventure, tragedy, opulence, generosity and sacrifice, bound by a strong streak of grit and gumption that are trademarks of its residents even today.
Excellence in Education
Galvestonians place a high regard on education. The city boasts a strong public and private school system that gives parents and students several options, plus the Island offers three institutions of higher learning.
Healthcare
Healthcare on Galveston Island is world-class with a global impact. Vaccine development, burn care research, Ebola vaccine and treatment research, epilepsy care and tropical disease research are just a few of the areas where the University of Texas Medical Branch has garnered acclaim on a world stage.
Island Living
With the amenities of a big city, accommodations of a resort destination, and tight-knit friendliness of a small town, Galveston Island is an idyllic place to call home.
Places to Worship
More than 50 churches and two synagogues representing every major religious denomination are available in Galveston.
Economy
Galveston Island’s diverse economy and robust workforce make it an ideal location for business development.
Apartments
Galveston Island offers an array of choices when it comes to leasing an apartment home – from budget to luxury, from east end to west!
Business & Service Directory
So you’re an Islander, great! Time to introduce yourself to businesses & services that are here to make your life easier. From insurance agents to roofers, nail salons to Proud Warriors, you’ll quickly see our community offers everything you need!
Experience Life
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Wetlands Are Bird Magnets
Find out the best places to visit salt marsh wetlands to see birds they attract. When you raise your binoculars to observe the birds, remember: Like a magnet, it’s the wetlands that brought them here.
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