< Previous58 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGA message from the County JudgeGALVESTON COUNTY IS LED BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURTOn behalf of my fellow Commissioners and the citizens of Galveston County Texas, I am honored to welcome you to this 2019 GEDP edition of the GEDP Developer Profile magazine.I am convinced that Galveston County is the best place to start or expand your business in Texas.With Galveston County’s unique position between the Texas Gulf Coast and the City of Houston, we’re the ideal location for your business.Our geography is your strategic advantage. It means that your business can benefit from synergies and economies of scale unimaginable anywhere else. Whether you are in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy, biotechnology and life sciences, maritime, or transportation and logistics, Galveston County is located in the center of it all.Additionally, our inexpensive open-land for industrial development, outstanding quality of life, abundant jobs, pro-business environment, strong educational institutions, and vibrant economy offer the keys to your success.As we strive to enhance the power of our location, skilled workforce, economic resources, and infrastructure to make Galveston County the very best in the world, I invite you to come build your business, and your future, here with us.HONORABLE MARK HENRYGalveston County JudgeMARK HENRY Galveston County JudgeDARRELL APFFEL County Commissioner, Precinct 1JOE GIUSTI County Commissioner, Precinct 2STEPHEN HOLMES County Commissioner, Precinct 3KEN CLARK County Commissioner, Precinct 4Whether you are in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, energy, biotechnology and life sciences, maritime, or transportation and logistics, Galveston County is located in the center of it all.Main: 722 Moody Avenue, Galveston, Texas 77550(409) 762-8621North County Annex: 174 Calder Road, League City, Texas 77573 GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 59 Galveston County OverviewGalveston County, established under the Republic of Texas on May 15, 1838, is the 17th largest county in the state of Texas with a population of more than 351,000 residents.Galveston County is:» A great place for logistics» Proximity to country’s 4th largest city – Houston» Over 515 million people within 2,000 miles» Strategically located connected by air, rail, road and water» Adjacent to the Intracoastal Waterway – a 3,000-mile inland waterway connecting the Atlantic to the Gulf Coast» Ideal location for staging, manufacturing, assembly, transportations and base of operations» Comprehensive pipeline distribution network – vast network of pipelines that carry more than 30 raw and finished materials between Texas and beyond.» Home to the Port of Galveston and Port of Texas CityThe population is projected to continue growing as Galveston County maintains its position as a regional leader in healthcare, education, maritime, engineering, tourism and institutional excellence.The foundation of this projected growth is built upon quality infrastructure, abundant natural and historic resources, exceptional quality of life and world-class education, healthcare and technology.Galveston County has a diverse and robust economic base that includes aerospace and engineering, petrochemical; maritime, support services for offshore oil and gas, cruise and land-based tourism and medical, teaching and research facilities.410171132818161296113751519202114CITIES1. Bayou Vista2. Clear Lake Shores3. Dickinson4. Friendswood5. Galveston6. Hitchcock7. Jamaica Beach8. Kemah 9. La Marque10. League City11. Santa Fe12. Texas CityVILLAGES13. Tiki IslandCENSUS DESIGNATED PLACES14. Bacliff15. Bolivar Peninsula16. San LeonUNINCORPORATED AREAS17. Algoa18. Bayview19. Crystal Beach20. Gilchrist21. High Island PROPERTY TAX VALUESGalveston CountyMarket $41,359,571,979Appraised $40,999,748,731Assessed Net $40,223,913,107Taxable $30,686,499,260Freeze Adj Taxable $28,026,564,750Property Count 194,270NEW VALUES added to Rolls $742,269,461378.36TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)350,000+RESIDENTS(square miles)17thLARGEST COUNTY IN TEXAS SALES TAX REVENUES TRENDS 2014-2018Galveston CountyYEARGROSS SALESAMOUNT SUBJECT TO STATE TAXOUTLETS201421,532,372,3873,389,642,7359,786201517,527,216,2893,603,872,03910,177201615,656,463,4223,720,227,98610,736201719,362,146,5903,862,478,76310,472201819,685,127,2124,169,681,03010,254Source: Galveston CAD60 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGGalveston County’s351,110POPULATION311,699DAYTIME POPULATION125,771WORKERS185,928RESIDENTS1.67%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$70,790 MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$35,861 PER CAPITA INCOME95.4COST OF LIVING INDEX2.66AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE152,519 TOTAL HOUSING UNITS5.10%UNEMPLOYMENT RATE88.9%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE30.8%BACHELOR DEGREE OR MORE62.6%WHITE COLLAR19.4%BLUE COLLAR18%SERVICESWe’re in the place you want to be: Galveston County is a great place for logistics. Galveston County is located in Greater Houston, Texas: the center of North America, and the center of the world. We’re equidistant from both the East and West Coasts by air, road, and rail, and located on the Intracoastal Waterway, a 3,000-mile inland waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, that connects to several navigable rivers with inland ports, including the Mississippi, Alabama, Savannah, James, Susquehanna, Delaware, Hudson, and Connecticut rivers.49%MALE51%FEMALE38.5MEDIAN AGE$213,040 MEDIAN HOME VALUE85.3%OCCUPIED57.7%OWNER OCCUPIED27.6%RENTER OCCUPIEDSource: ESRI Business Analyst, 2019; CHMURA Jobseq GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 61 Key Facts TOP TAXPAYERSTAXPAYER NAMETAXABLE VALUEBlanchard Refining Co LLC$1.36BValero Refining-Texas LP$430.2MUnion Carbide Corp$206.5MTexas-New Mexico Power Co$203.5MPraxair Inc$184.7MCenterpoint Energy Houston$121.6MBP Amoco Chemical Co$118.4MISP Technologies Inc$93.8MGalveston Outlets LLC$77.3MSouth Houston Green Power LP$69.7MKomatsu America Corp$69.1MComcast Of Houston LLC$63.3MEastman Chemical Texas City Inc$57.2MPraxair Inc$49.6MFertitta Hospitality Inc$45.4MDow Chemical Company$42.4MIneos Styrolution America LLC$41.2MValero Marketing & Supply Co$39.3MAmalfi& Sorrento Prop LLC LGA Sunnyvale LC Lincoln Mt A$38.5MUnion Pacific Railroad Co$38.4MSource: Galveston Central Appraisal District (GCAD)14 OF THE TOP 20 TAXPAYERS FOR GALVESTON COUNTY ARE INDUSTRIAL COMPANIES.Cities with the most businesses1. League City 2,8572. Galveston 2,5593. Texas City 1,5224. Friendswood 1,3365. La Marque 583 CITIES IN GALVESTON COUNTY RANKED BY THE HIGHEST PROPERTY TAX VALUESMARKET2019 TAXABLE VALUE (less all exemptions, appeals & freezes)PROPERTY COUNTGalveston County $41,359,571,979 $28,026,564,750 194,270League City $11,299,762,921 $7,666,705,708 43,044City of Galveston $9,510,156,364 $5,991,297,581 35,221Texas City $7,020,076,595 $5,247,217,920 24,457Friendswood $3,864,604,612 $2,483,175,144 12,729Bolivar $1,412,510,719 $1,298,401,076 15,923Dickinson $1,314,845,358 $907,766,655 9,606La Marque $1,155,534,297 $847,959,021 10,592Santa Fe $1,062,906,113 $686,796,263 7,434Hitchcock $575,721,536 $410,547,993 6,526Tiki Island $505,921,577 $367,212,689 1,308San Leon $472,068,050 $389,240,202 5,654Jamaica Beach $421,820,683 $361,617,809 1,642Kemah $414,915,728 $340,729,510 1,788Bacliff $382,200,453 $352,566,618 4,352Bayou Vista $276,930,235 $174,387,119 1,316Clear Lake Shores $282,661,084 $206,906,981 1,677Bayview $102,849,221 $92,399,598 873Source: Galveston CAD NEW PROPERTIES ADDED TO ROLLS85%RESIDENTIAL8%COMMERCIAL3%INDUSTRIAL$683,497,980 NEW VALUES ADDED TO ROLLS11,144TOTAL BUSINESSES 134,449TOTAL EMPLOYEESSource: ESRI Business Analyst, 2019; CHMURA Jobseq62 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGGalveston County Economic DevelopmentMISSIONThe mission of Galveston County’s economic development department is to lead and support efforts to recruit, retain and expand business and industry in Galveston County.PROFESSIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS IN GALVESTON COUNTY GALVESTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONSORGANIZATION NAMECONTACT NAMETITLEWEBSITEPHONEBay Area Houston Economic PartnershipBob MitchellPresidentwww.bayareahouston.com832-536-3255Bolivar Chamber of CommerceBrenda FlanaganPresidentwww.bolivarchamber.org409-684-5940Clear Lake Shores Economic Development CorporationRonnie RichardsPresidentwww.clearlake-shores-tx.gov281-797-1970Dickinson Economic Development CorporationScott JonesExecutive Directorwww.ci.dickinson.tx.us281-337-6105City of FriendswoodKaren Capps, CEcDEconomic Development Coordinatorwww.ci.friendswood.tx.us281-996-3250Galveston CountyDane CarlsonExecutive Director, Economic Developmentwww.galvestoncountytx.gov/ed409-766-2541Galveston Economic Development PartnershipJeffrey SjostromPresidentwww.gedp.org409-770-0216City of GalvestonGarrett McLeodEconomic Development Coordinatorwww.galvestontx.gov409-797-3695City of Hitchcock Industrial Development CorporationSabrina SchwertnerExecutive Director of Economic Development & Foreign Trade Zonewww.hitchcockidc.com 409-795-1974City of Jamaica BeachSean HutchisonCity Administratorwww.ci.jamaicabeach.tx.us409-737-1142Kemah Community Development CorporationShawna ReidBoard Presidentwww.kemah-tx.gov281-334-1611La Marque Economic Development CorporationAlex GettyExecutive Directorwww.ci.la-marque.tx.us409-938-9258League City Economic Development CorporationScott LivingstonDirectorwww.leaguecityedc.com281-554-1036City of Santa Fe Economic Development CorporationRobert CheekPresidentwww.ci.santa-fe.tx.us409-925-6412City of Texas City Economic DevelopmentNick FinanDirector of Management Serviceswww.texas-city-tx.org409-643-5927Village of Tiki IslandThe Honorable Vernon “Goldie” TeltschickMayorwww.villageoftikisland.org409-935-1427GALVESTON COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STAFFDane Carlson, Director Tyler Robert, Coordinator409-766-2541/409-526-6776 (cell) 409-766-2521dane.carlson@co.galveston.tx.us tyler.robert@co.galveston.tx.us131 Pecan Drive, League City, TX 77573 GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 63 BAHEP meets the needs of Texas industry in southeast Harris County and Galveston County. Discover how we can help you with your relocation or expansion efforts. 832.536.3255 www.bayareahouston.com Galveston County Economic ClimateINFRASTRUCTURE Roads, railroads, pipelines, and deep-water ports are essential building blocks of the Galveston County economy. Our infrastructure is unmatched:2DEEPWATER PORTS (and easy access to 2 more)TARGET INDUSTRIES» Aerospace» Biomedical» Corporate & Regional Headquarters» Downstream Oil & Gas, and Chemical Manufacturers» Foreign Direct Investment» Maritime» Metalworking and Manufacturing» PlasticsGalveston County maintains a robust information center that includes listings of area accolades, frequent blogs impacting the County economy and resources like the Galveston County Business Startup Guide. These resources can be made available either through contacting Galveston County Economic Development or visiting www.developgalvestoncounty.com.3ELECTRIC POWER PROVIDERS4RAILROADSUnion Pacific (Class I), BNSF (Class I), Texas City Terminal Railway Company (Short Line), Galveston Railroad (Short Line)3FOREIGN TRADE ZONESUNRIVALED ACCESS TO A VAST PIPELINE DISTRIBUTION NETWORK1INTERSTATE HIGHWAY FUTURE TERMINATION LOCATION OF GRAND PARKWAY4STATE HIGHWAYS64 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGCommunity ProfilesBAYOU VISTAThe city of Bayou Vista is a single-family, residential waterfront community developed along a series of 12 dredged canals, which provide access to Galveston Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The city of Bayou Vista is located near Jones Bay and Highland Bayou, about 8 miles west-northwest of Galveston and 35 miles from Houston.CLEAR LAKE SHORESThe city of Clear Lake Shores is considered the Yachting Capital of Texas. It is home to more boat slips than people. Located in northern Galveston County, the city of Clear Lake Shores has a much diversified group of property owners who share a love of living by the water and riding on their customized golf carts, their main means of transportation. BAYOU VISTA FAST FACTS.46TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)52%MALE48%FEMALE1.87%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$90,949MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$57,471PER CAPITA INCOME95.6%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE37.3%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE78.8%OCCUPIED UNITS63.9%OWNER OCCUPIED14.9%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES1.6% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE76.6%15.4%7.9%1,184TOTAL HOUSING UNITS871DAYTIME POPULATION57WORKERS814RESIDENTS1,816POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)57.8MEDIAN AGE$247,512MEDIAN HOME VALUE1.94AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE CLEAR LAKE SHORES FAST FACTS.70TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)53%MALE47%FEMALE1.44%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$97,667MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$62,122PER CAPITA INCOME98.9%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE56.5%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE89.7%OCCUPIED UNITS63.4%OWNER OCCUPIED26.3%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES3.4% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE78.4%14.3%7.2%631TOTAL HOUSING UNITS1,408DAYTIME POPULATION889WORKERS519RESIDENTS1,137POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)53MEDIAN AGE$325,806MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.01AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZEFast Facts are compiled by the GEDP through various resources. GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 65 Community ProfilesDICKINSONLocated on the beautiful Dickinson Bayou, a pathway to Galveston bay, Dickinson is a prime geographic location situated halfway between Houston and Galveston on Interstate 45. Dickinson’s rapidly growing business community includes aerospace, petrochemical, health care and retail operations with room to grow.FRIENDSWOODFriendswood is a progressive suburban city located between Houston and Galveston near three major airports and deep-water ports with easy thoroughfare and railway access. Known for its extraordinary demographics, including a highly educated, affluent resident base and an outstanding public school system, the city of Friendswood offers continuous business relocation and expansion assistance, including economic development incentives. DICKINSON FAST FACTS50%MALE50%FEMALE1.31%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$67,063MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$29,965PER CAPITA INCOME83%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE20.3%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE94.8%OCCUPIED UNITS65.1%OWNER OCCUPIED29.7%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES5.8% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE57.7%21.1%18.2%8,021TOTAL HOUSING UNITS17,295DAYTIME POPULATION5,325WORKERS11,970RESIDENTS21,660POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)36MEDIAN AGE$176,626MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.83AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE FRIENDSWOOD FAST FACTS20.9TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)49%MALE51%FEMALE1.38%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$107,151MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$50,294PER CAPITA INCOME95.8%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE50.3%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE97.6%OCCUPIED UNITS78.1%OWNER OCCUPIED19.5%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES4.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE74.8%13.1%12.1%14,747TOTAL HOUSING UNITS30,381DAYTIME POPULATION9,277WORKERS21,104RESIDENTS41,105POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)41.3MEDIAN AGE$298,765MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.84AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE10.3TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)66 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE // GEDP.ORGCommunity ProfilesGALVESTONFounded in 1839, Galveston is a community rich in history and opportunity. Its economic base includes one of the finest deepwater ports on the Gulf Coast, one of the largest insurance companies in the United States and one of the first medical schools and comprehensive medical centers in the state. Galveston’s 32 miles of beaches, historic downtown district, year-round cruise terminal and numerous attractions and special events sustain its bustling tourism industry. Galveston’s quality of place and diversity, in both its people and its industries, create an abundance of growth opportunities.HITCHCOCKHitchcock, at the gateway to the Golden Gulf Coast, is an ideal location for easy access to retail and industrial centers, recreation, education and medical facilities. This serene residential community is a great place to raise a family or to enjoy a tranquil retirement. Located on state Highway 6 just south of Interstate 45, Hitchcock is 20 minutes from Galveston and about 35 minutes from Houston. GALVESTON FAST FACTSTOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)51%MALE49%FEMALE1.21%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$47,917MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$29,500PER CAPITA INCOME84.8%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE30.1%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE63.2%OCCUPIED UNITS27.4%OWNER OCCUPIED35.8%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES7.3% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE56.1%15.9%27.9%35,415TOTAL HOUSING UNITS81,944DAYTIME POPULATION52,785WORKERS29,159RESIDENTS53,956POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)39.7MEDIAN AGE$210,794MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.28AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE HITCHCOCK FAST FACTS92.1TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)48%MALE52%FEMALE1.91%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$53,960MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$24,478PER CAPITA INCOME83.8%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE11.4%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE91.2%OCCUPIED UNITS62.7%OWNER OCCUPIED28.5%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES7.5% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE48.8%28.3%22.9%3,206TOTAL HOUSING UNITS6,673DAYTIME POPULATION1,988WORKERS4,685RESIDENTS7,769POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)37.5MEDIAN AGE$151,609MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.65AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE41.22 GEDP.ORG // 2019 GEDP DEVELOPER PROFILE 67 Community ProfilesJAMAICA BEACHBorn as a weekend playground in 1956, Jamaica Beach prospered during the booming economy of its early years, only to falter in the early ’70s when the founding corporation suffered bankruptcy. But many of the early homeowners loved living by the sea, and with grit and determination, they fought their tribulations, pooled their varied resources and formed the foundation of the community of today. Their efforts culminated in 1975 with the incorporation of Jamaica Beach as a General Law City in the State of Texas.KEMAHKemah is named for the Indian word meaning “wind in my face.” Located on Galveston Bay, Kemah is only 25 minutes south of Houston and 25 minutes north of Galveston. Whether its water sports, dining, shopping or just wanting somewhere to spend the day, Kemah is the place to be. JAMAICA BEACH FAST FACTS.77TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)52%MALE48%FEMALE2.02%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$81,732MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$59,036PER CAPITA INCOME98.5%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE43.8%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE37.9%OCCUPIED UNITS30.9%OWNER OCCUPIED7%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES6.7% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE65.8%18.9%15.3%1,677TOTAL HOUSING UNITS807DAYTIME POPULATION156WORKERS651RESIDENTS1,254POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)56.3MEDIAN AGE$311,702MEDIAN HOME VALUE1.97AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZE KEMAH FAST FACTS1.8TOTAL LAND AREA(square miles)48%MALE52%FEMALE1.65%2019-24 POPULATION GROWTH RATE$76,733MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME$41,148PER CAPITA INCOME90.8%HIGH SCHOOL GRADS OR MORE29.2%BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR MORE85.6%OCCUPIED UNITS48.8%OWNER OCCUPIED36.8%RENTER OCCUPIEDWHITE COLLARBLUE COLLARSERVICES6.7% UNEMPLOYMENT RATE73%16.5%10.5%953TOTAL HOUSING UNITS6,431DAYTIME POPULATION5,119WORKERS1,312RESIDENTS2,234POPULATION(2019 ESRI estimate)40.9MEDIAN AGE$217,308MEDIAN HOME VALUE2.74AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD SIZENext >