Surfside Beach, also known locally as Surfside, is a city in Brazoria County, Texas, United States, that is situated on Follet's Island by the Gulf of Mexico near the city of Freeport. The population was 640 at the 2020 census. The city has claimed the "Cradle of Texas Liberty" title due to the fact that the Treaty of Velasco which ended hostilities between Texas and Mexico was signed at Fort Velasco, which was located near the city's current City Hall. Former Congressman Ron Paul maintained a home near Surfside Beach before selling it on Facebook in 2011.

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Area code979

Living in Surfside Beach

Housing in Surfside Beach

$331K▼ 12.6% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Surfside Beach home is worth about $331,000, down 12.6% in a year, 11% above the Texas typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Surfside Beach

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Not graded

Surfside Beach has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent3

Property0

Reported in 20253

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Work & commute in Surfside Beach

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Most working residents leave Surfside Beach for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Houston (23%), Clute (9%) and Lake Jackson (9%). Half commute less than 40 miles.

Houston

23%

Clute

Lake Jackson

Freeport

1%Work in townlive and work in Surfside Beach 40 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 253Jobs based herebalanced

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Surfside Beach →

Health in Surfside Beach

Compared with Texas

6better than TX·10worse

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 10 are too close to call.

Conditions 8▼ 4 close Habits 1▲ 1▼ 2 close Care 5▲ 2 close Mind 1▼ 2 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

11.7%Fewer uninsured adultsTX 19.1% · better 14.1%Fewer binge drinkersTX 17% · better 11.1%More adults who have had cancerTX 6.1% · worse

Care nearby

Chi St. Luke's Health BrazosportLake Jackson · 11.3 mi · ER

Freeport Community Health CenterFreeport · 5.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Surfside Beach · CMS · HRSAHealth in Surfside Beach →

Natural hazards in Surfside Beach

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Coastal flooding🌀 Hurricanes🌊 Inland flooding

1,165Does Surfside Beach flood?paid flood claims since 1978 7Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Surfside Beach MapSurfside Beach vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Surfside Beach →

Climate in Surfside Beach

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Surfside Beach has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 47°, and snow is almost unheard of.

64° / 50°Winter

76° / 64°Spring

89° / 78°Summer

80° / 66°Fall

How much snow does Surfside Beach get?Almost none.Rain & snow →Does it ever freeze?In about 82% of years.Frost →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.4° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Surfside Beach →