Kemah, TX Housing Market & City Data

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5.0
Average City Rating
2,019
Population Estimate
$201,683
Median Home Value
93.9%
Employment Rate
28.8%
Bachelor's Degree+

Kemah City Reviews

Real experiences from people who call Kemah home.

5.0
(2 Reviews)

Ryan Hermosa

Kemah has a fun coastal atmosphere that makes it a great spot for a weekend outing or a relaxed day by the water. The Kemah Boardwalk brings together waterfront dining, rides, and entertainment, while the surrounding area offers plenty of reasons to explore beyond the main attractions. You can plan an Italian dinner at Monna Lisa Trattoria, stop at Skinny Rita’s for Mexican food and margaritas, or grab ice cream at Cool Cow Creamery. That variety makes it easy to turn a quick visit into an afternoon and evening out. Boating access is another big draw. Local marinas connect you to Clear Lake and Galveston Bay, making Kemah appealing for sailing, fishing, or cruising. Even from shore, watching the boats pass adds to the atmosphere. Expect more crowds around the Boardwalk on busy weekends and hot, humid weather in summer. Overall, Kemah offers an enjoyable mix of local dining, waterfront fun, and boating culture.

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Herbert Anderson

A vibrant waterfront playground for all ages. Boardwalk thrills, fresh seafood feasts, and stunning bay views. Touristy, yes, but with undeniable charm. Come for the rides, stay for the sunset.

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Housing & Demographic Overview

Key insights about the community

Data as of September 2026

HOUSING DATA (September 2026)

Median Price per SqFt$263
Median Listing Price$520,750
Median Days on Market68
Active Listings64
New Listings18
Total Listings (Active + Pending)84
Avg Listing Price$843,454
Avg Listing Price Change MoM-0%
Avg Listing Price Change YoY1%

HOUSEHOLD OVERVIEW

Family Size3.1
Family Dual Income45
Median Household Income$73,068
Median Individual Income$28,822
Home Ownership72.4%
Home Value$201,683
Median Rent$1,525
Rent Burden34.2%
Poverty8.9%

EDUCATION, GENDER & MARITAL STATUS

EDUCATION

  • No Highschool Degree or GED12.9%
  • Highschool Education14.6%
  • Some College43.7%
  • Bachelors Degree19.2%
  • Graduate Degree9.6%
  • Total College or Above28.8%
  • Stem Degree32.5%

GENDER BREAKDOWN

  • Male53.4%
  • Female46.6%

MARITAL STATUS

  • Married48.4%
  • Divorced16.0%
  • Never Married32.8%
  • Widowed2.8%

CITY DATA & AGE BREAKDOWN

CITY DATA

CityKemah
State IDTX
Population2,019

AGE BREAKDOWN

Age Group% of Population
Under 1831.7%
19–298.7%
30–3911.6%
40–4915.3%
Age Group% of Population
50–5912.8%
60–6913.1%
70–795.0%
80+1.8%

WORKFORCE, ETHNICITY & OTHER

WORKFORCE

Labor Force Participation67.3%
Unemployment Rate6.1%
Disabled10.2%

ETHNICITY

White73.2%
Black10.6%
Asian7.5%
Native American0.2%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other1.5%
Multiple7.0%

OTHER

Hispanic16.7%
Limited English11.4%
Health Uninsured16.5%
Veteran7.1%

Local Discussions

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  5. What are the most affordable neighborhoods in Kemah, TX?

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Neighborhoods in Kemah, TX

Get to know neighborhoods in Kemah, ordered by the number of properties in the provider sample.

  • Marina Del Sol Waterfront Homes

    Marina Del Sol ↗

    Median asking price
    $453,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    74
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Waterford Harbor

    Waterford Harbor ↗

    Median asking price
    $565,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    73
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Kemah

    West Kemah ↗

    Median asking price
    $325,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    59
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Kemah

    Kemah Village ↗

    Median asking price
    $179,000
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    59
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

  • Kemah

    Kemah ↗

    Median asking price
    $227,650
    / sq ft
    —
    Active listings
    Not available
    properties in discovery sample
    34
    B

    Nearby schools · estimated

    6.3/10 · 3 schools

Data as of . Listing snapshots from Redfin; nearby-school rating estimates.

About these neighborhood estimates

Prices and counts describe active listings returned by the provider, excluding coming-soon and nearby search results. They are asking prices, not sold prices, and may not include every home for sale.

Nearby-school grades are FastExpert estimates from the average available ratings of unique public schools returned for sampled neighborhood properties. A: 8–10; B: 6–under 8; C: 4–under 6; D: 2–under 4; F: 1–under 2. Unrated schools are excluded. Nearby schools may not be assigned to a specific address.

Photos show identified local landmarks. Five neighborhoods are shown, ordered by property count. Median asking price breaks a tie.