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Beachfront living on the west side of Galveston
The tip of the island is just the tip of the iceberg at Pointe West. Located at the furthest western end of Galveston, Pointe West is a small beachfront community mainly popular among vacationers and part-time residents. “It’s more of a resort-type area, more vacationers, and there are some people that live there full time, but it’s mostly resort and vacation-type homes,” says Susan Cahill, Agent with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate. “It’s a little more secluded out there, and people just want to be close to the beach and the bay to go out on the water.” While the west side of the island lacks the shopping, dining and museums that make East End Galveston so popular, West Enders often spend their days fishing, birdwatching or relaxing on the beach, whether they are there all year or for just a few weeks.
Pointe West spans across Galveston Island, featuring both beach and bay access.
Pointe West is located on Galveston Island's southernmost point.
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Birds and beach bums alike flock to San Luis Beach
Birders and anglers alike can enjoy the day at San Luis Beach, located at the very tip of the island. Birdwatchers take to the sand flats to catch glimpses of larks and plovers, and fishermen can cast their lines into the open water of the San Luis Pass. Smaller beaches dot the south side of the island along Termini-San Luis Pass Road, like Half Moon Beach and Terramar Beach. Further up the island, bird enthusiasts can also visit Dos Vaca Muertas Bird Sanctuary, a 6-acre marsh that fills with kites, herons and pelicans every spring.
Pointe West offers many fishing opportunities with its proximity to both the Gulf and the bay.
Those interested in wildlife can head to the Dos Vaca Muertas birding are in Pointe West.
A family heads to spend the afternoon on the sand in Pointe West.
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West End serves live tunes, water views and fresh-caught seafood
Most businesses in Pointe West are hotels, RV parks and vacation rentals, with a small selection of shopping and dining mixed in. The largest restaurant in the area is The West End Marina and Restaurants on Burnet Drive, which combines fresh seafood with waterfront views. “Most of our locals say you gotta go to the West End Marina, and you can get there by golf cart,” says Shani Atkinson, Realtor with Galveston Island Real Estate. “My husband likes the barbeque shrimp, or you can get them fried, blackened, grilled. We like it all.” The West End also hosts weekly live music every Thursday and opens early for brunch on the weekends.
There are no large shopping centers on the west side of Pointe West, so markets and convenience stores like Sea Isle Supermarket on Termini-San Luis Pass Road provide basic groceries. There are also very few houses of worship on the west end of the island. One of the closest churches is Church of the Living God Galveston on 7 Mile Road, 18 miles from Pointe West.
Residents can stop by the West End Marina, in Pointe West, for drinks and food.
Residents of Pointe West can shop for fresh produce and meats at Sea Isle Supermarket.
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Condos and beach homes on West Bay burst with color
Waterfront views are the most desirable part of living or renting in Pointe West, and the range of beachfront properties varies greatly in size and style. Bayside condo buildings painted in candy colors are numerous. A condo can cost between $300,000 and $600,000, depending on the size of the unit and the amenities offered by the complex. Elevated beach houses in varying shades of blue are built close together in neat rows, with narrow yards, bright flower beds and seemingly endless palm trees in between. These homes start at $500,000 for a 3-bedroom vacation home and can reach $2 million for a 3,000-square-foot resort-style home.
Pointe West has a CAP Index Crime Score of 1, the lowest possible score. Galveston is part of the Coastal Windstorm Area, and hurricanes are common during summer and fall, especially along the bay shoreline.
A row of beach homes sits along the sand dunes in the Pointe West neighborhood.
Large lots accompany large waterfront homes located right on the bayside in Pointe West.
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Golf carts are in the new cars in Pointe West
Thanks to the area’s flat terrain and wide, pedestrian-friendly streets, getting around Pointe West on foot, bike, or golf cart is easy. A car is helpful for traveling the 15 miles to downtown Galveston. Termini-San Luis Pass Road runs across the west end of Galveston, eventually connecting to Seawall Boulevard on the East End. Interstate 45 connects East End Galveston to the mainland.
A resident rides his bike along the seawall, located near Pointe West.
Termini-San Luis Pass road runs directly through Pointe West.
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Kids study ocean life at Oppe Elementary School
Most Galveston Independent School District schools are located on the east side of the island. The closest schools to Pointe West include Parker Elementary, which earns a B from Niche, and Oppe Elementary Magnet of Coastal Studies. Oppe has an A-minus grade and was named an Ocean Guardian School three years in a row for its focus on environmental protection. Weiss Middle School has a C grade, and Ball High School earns a B grade from Niche. Ball is located next to Galveston College, the island’s only community college.
Parker Elementary creates a stable and supportive learning haven.
Ball High School has a student body of approximately 2,000 students.
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Parks in this Area
San Luis Pass County Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Pointe West
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Pointe West Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Pointe West, Galveston sell after 44 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Pointe West, Galveston over the last 12 months is $510,000.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
1,043
Median Age
62
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
9.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
42.1%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$79,464
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$108,246
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
90.6%
College Graduates
32.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.6%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
32.8%
Significantly below the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
48''
Average Winter Low Temperature
49°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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