Surfside Beach City Property Records in Texas

Surfside Beach is a small coastal town in Brazoria County, on the Gulf side near Freeport. The Brazoria County Clerk records deeds, deeds of trust, easements and plats, and its records can be searched online or at the county clerk offices. Parcel ownership and values appear in the Brazoria County Appraisal District database, and the Brazoria County Tax Office collects property taxes. Because the beach is public and shoreline lots are subject to the Texas Open Beaches Act, buyers often also check with the Texas General Land Office about beach and dune rules. Property disputes are filed with the Brazoria County District Clerk.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$96,250
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$310,700
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$4,216
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$1,292 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
84%
Population
Population:
753

Surfside Beach Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Surfside Beach, split into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime counts include murders, robberies, and assaults, and property crime counts include total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. The figures show how many incidents were reported in each category.

Surfside Beach recorded 0 murders and 0 robberies, along with 1 assault. Property crimes totaled 3, including 1 burglary and 0 motor vehicle thefts.

These small counts give a snapshot of reported crime in Surfside Beach. Readers can compare the violent and property totals against each other and against the individual categories to see where the reported incidents fall.

Robberies
Robberies:
0
Burglary
Burglary:
1
Murder
Murder:
0
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
0
Theft
Theft:
2
Assault
Assault:
1
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
0

What Is the Population Profile of Surfside Beach

This section describes the racial and ethnic composition of Surfside Beach, with population counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 82% (619 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 12% (88 people) and Other Race residents at 3% (23 people). The data also includes other available racial and ethnic groups.

White
82%
619
Hispanic
12%
88
Other Race
3%
23
Asian
2%
13
Black
1%
8
Two + Races
0.13%
1
American Indian
0.13%
1
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Surfside Beach, Ratings Compared Across Texas B

This section lists Surfside Beach's ratings for different aspects of life in the city. The highest-rated categories are Jobs at A, Good for Retirees at A-, and Cost of Living at B+. Other notable ratings include Public Schools at B, Commute at C+, and Walkability at C-. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
B+
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
C+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B
Weather
Weather
B+
Commute
Commute
C+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
B
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
C+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
B-
Good for Families
Good for Families
B-
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
A-
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B+
Jobs
Jobs
A
Walkability
Walkability
C-

How Educated Is Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (24%), Some College (21%), and Bachelor Degree (19%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
24%
Some College
21%
Bachelor Degree
19%
Masters Degree
15%
Associate Degree
8%
Below High School
5%
Doctorate
2%

When Were Homes Built

Surfside Beach's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1960 - 1979 (44%), followed by 2000 - Present (36%) and 1980 - 1999 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1960 - 1979
44%
2000 - Present
36%
1980 - 1999
14%
1940 - 1959
5%
Before 1939
0.17%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Surfside Beach's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 3 Bedrooms (42%), followed by 2 Bedrooms (37%) and 4 Bedrooms (11%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

3 Bedrooms
42%
2 Bedrooms
37%
4 Bedrooms
11%
1 Bedroom
6%
No Bedrooms
2%
5 or More Bedrooms
1%

What Is the Average Age

Surfside Beach's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (29%), 55 - 64 (26%), and 45 - 54 (17%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
29%
55 - 64
26%
45 - 54
17%
25 - 34
9%
10 - 17
7%
18 - 24
5%
35 - 44
5%
Under 10
2%

Property Market Trends at Surfside Beach

Surfside Beach's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $310,700. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $1,292 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Surfside Beach's dynamic real estate landscape.

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