Overview: Tiki Island is a prestigious waterfront village just before the Causeway, known for luxury canal and bayfront homes, deep-water boating, and its resort-style, exclusive vibe.
Location & Access: Located off I-45 at the Galveston Causeway, only minutes from Galveston Island and under an hour to Houston.
Schools & Services: Part of Texas City ISD; convenient to both Galveston amenities and Houston metro services.
Housing Types & Vibe: Upscale waterfront homes, many with private boat lifts and pools. The vibe is luxury boating lifestyle with a small-town community feel.
History & Origins: Originally developed in the 1960s, Tiki Island incorporated as a village in 1982, preserving its unique identity as a self-governed waterfront community.
Amenities & Outdoors: Deep-water canals, private docks, community boat ramps, and bayfront parks. Popular with avid boaters and sportfishermen.
STR Snapshot: Short-term rentals are restricted; primarily full- time or second-home residents.
Flood & Insurance Notes: Fully waterfront community; flood and windstorm insurance required.
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1,209 people live in Tiki Island, where the median age is 57.8 and the average individual income is $113,956. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Tiki Island has 664 households, with an average household size of 1.82. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Tiki Island do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 1,209 people call Tiki Island home. The population density is 2,537.98 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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