HARRIS COUNTY

County Offices
1001 Preston
Houston 713-755-5000
www.harriscountytx.gov

Chambers of Commerce

Greater Houston Partnership
701 Avenida de las Americas
Houston 713-844-3600
www.houston.org

Houston Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
12 Greenway Plaza
Bellaire 713-666-1521
https://houstonmetrocc.org

Houston Northwest Chamber
3920 Cypress Creek Parkway
Houston 281-440-4160
https://www.houstonnwchamber.org/

Services
Newcomers to Harris County will discover an array of advantages that are rivaled by few metropolitan regions in the nation. Visitors from around the globe travel to Harris County hospitals for state-of-the-art treatment and diagnostics in world-renowned care centers. Houston’s Texas Medical Center and its 42 member institutions anchor an entire network of quality medical centers, hospitals, centers of excellence, and support facilities throughout the county. Bayshore Medical Center, Christus St. John Hospital, Clear Lake Medical Center, Memorial Hermann hospitals in Katy and Pasadena, San Jacinto Methodist Hospital, and Tomball Regional are some of the primary facilities that ensure leading-edge service for every resident.

The county’s hallmark of educational excellence is evident in the local school districts, the wide selection of respected private schools, and the selection of leading institutions of higher education. Exemplary teachers and strong academic programs have earned Harris County schools a reputation as some of the finest in Texas. Higher education is available on two-year community college campuses strategically located throughout the county. Four-year institutions include the University of Houston, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Texas Southern University, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston Baptist University, Rice University, and the University of St. Thomas.

Lifestyle
Harris County is home to the City of Houston, although Houston’s vast city limits extend into Montgomery and Fort Bend Counties as well. In addition to Houston’s urban sprawl, Harris County offers a kaleidoscope of communities from the waterfront  Clear Lake area enclaves to heavily wooded residential villages that excel in combining rural charm with cosmopolitan amenities. FM 1960 unifies the northwestern region of the county where forested beauty contributes to its popularity and desirability as a place to call home. Toward Galveston, wonderful bay-shore towns and villages combine the warmth and charm of a small town with superb recreational amenities.

Sports fans will find professional team excitement, collegiate competition, and abundant opportunities to join leagues and programs. Sam Houston Race Park draws thousands of people from southeastern Texas to Class I thoroughbred and quarter-horse races. Acres of county parkland complements state parks, forests, city parks, lakes, rivers, and bay shoreline to offer hiking, biking, camping, backpacking, boating, canoeing, swimming, and water sports. Tennis courts, racquet clubs, fitness centers, spas, and elite golf courses add to the premier recreational amenities.

Aficionados of the arts can look forward to live stage performances, concerts, symphony, opera, ballet, children’s theatre, and community theater. Houston’s permanent companies often combine their talents in spectacular productions that dazzle and delight audiences. On Galveston Island, The Strand provides a lively medley of galleries, boutiques, cultural attractions, and entertainment spots. You’ll find the heart and soul of Texas waiting in Harris County as you discover a truly unrivaled quality of life.

Baytown
City Offices
281-422-8281
www.baytown.org

Chamber of Commerce
281-422-8359
https://baytownchamber.com/

A diversity of housing that range from modest bungalows to exclusive estates and waterfront properties are available in  Baytown. Just 20 miles east of Houston, the city and its surrounding area offer homes and residential villages where residents can enjoy the relaxed pace and open space of country living. Many upscale communities offer golf courses and country-club amenities that complement the area’s natural abundance of wildlife habitats. Attractions include the Baytown Nature Park and the world-famous Houston Raceway Park. San Jacinto Mall and other shopping centers expand the local retail options.

Bellaire
City Offices
713-662-8222
www.bellairetx.gov

Chamber of Commerce
713-666-1521
https://houstonmetrocc.org

The beautiful City of Bellaire offers an enviable address within the metropolitan area, home to an exceptionally attractive selection of housing. This Harris County community is a small town that offers many of the amenities associated with more developed areas. At the same time, Bellaire preserves a warm atmosphere where strangers often greet and schools are highly respected. Most of the stores and shops in the area are locally owned and operated, which adds to the intimacy of community living.

Deer Park
City Offices
281-478-2394
www.ci.deer-park.tx.us

Chamber of Commerce
281-479-1559
www.deerpark.org

The finely balanced community of Deer Park offers many amenities associated with a larger city and yet preserves the friendly attitude of a small town. The city is widely recognized for the warmth and hospitality extended to visitors and residents alike. Mild winters encourage year-round recreational activities, and cultural attractions in the form of art, theatre, and music are readily available. Housing tends to be primarily single-family, affordable and attractive. The tax structure is favorable, since industry contributes to school support. Good schools, a small-town atmosphere, and access to Houston’s metropolitan amenities are all factors in the town’s attraction to newcomers.

El Lago, Taylor Lake Village
City Offices
El Lago
281-326-1951
www.ellago-tx.com
Taylor Lake
281-326-2843
www.taylorlakevillage.us

Chamber of Commerce
281-488-7676
www.clearlakearea.com

Part of the Clear Lake area, the small and scenic communities of El Lago and Taylor Lake Village enjoy an advantageous location near the NASA Johnson Space Center and share a local police department. Both cities offer a quiet residential retreat that provides residents with a prime waterfront location and excels in small-town friendliness. State-of-the-art healthcare facilities, the Clear Water campus for the University of Houston, and a wealth of urban amenities are nearby. Clear Lake itself boasts 14 marinas and over 7,000 slips as well as rentals for powerboating and sailing. Golf courses, the Armand Bayou Nature Center, and hundreds of antique shops add to the quality of life.

Galena Park, Jacinto City
City Offices
Galena
Park
713-672-2556
www.cityofgalenapark-tx.gov
Jacinto City
713-674-8424
www.jacintocity-tx.gov

Chamber of Commerce
713-450-3600
www.northchannelarea.com

Along with the nearby unincorporated community of Channelview, the cities of Galena Park and Jacinto City offer moderately priced homes in tree-lined neighborhoods. Many residents of this area enjoy a short commute to the petroleum-chemical plants that surround the Port of Houston. Older wood-frame houses and 1960s brick tract homes make up the housing selection along many of the streets, ranging in price from starter homes to executive residences with finely manicured landscaping. Reasonable proximity to the San Jacinto College District’s North Campus as well as the downtown campus of the University of Houston adds to the quality of life.

Humble
City Offices
281-446-3061
www.cityofhumble.com

Chamber of Commerce
281-446-2128
www.lakehouston.org

Residents of Humble enjoy the relaxing pace and rural pleasures of country living in Humble, just 20 miles from downtown Houston. Employment centers nearby include Bush Intercontinental Airport, nearby Kingwood, and the commercial areas that line the US 59 corridor. Many are attracted to Humble for the housing value, since homes are often constructed on large, wooded lots. Summerwood is a master-planned community that falls within the jurisdiction of the Humble Independent School District. Enjoying an ideal location along Beltway 8 and West Lake Houston Parkway, the community is accessible to a wealth of amenities.

Jersey Village
City Offices
713-466-2100
https://www.jerseyvillagetx.com/

Chamber of Commerce
281-373-1390
https://cyfairchamber.com/

The incorporated suburb of Jersey Village is served by FM 529 and US Highway 290 in west-central Harris County. The community had its genesis with homesite development around Jersey Lake as early as the 1950s. Along with the homes that sprang up over the decades came the development of vital services that include a neighborhood school as well as recreational amenities such as an 18-hole golf course and a community park. Residents enjoy all the friendliness and warmth of a small-town environment but have ready access to a variety of dining, shopping, entertainment, and recreational amenities.

Katy
City Offices
281-391-4800
https://www.cityofkaty.com/

Chamber of Commerce
281-391-5289
www.katychamber.com

From its roots as a small farming community, Katy has grown and matured into a balanced community that offers a variety of upscale subdivisions. Many commuters to the Energy Corridor along Interstate 10 or the Katy Freeway have settled into this welcoming and attractive city. Spacious homes that offer up to 5,000 square feet of living space are common, and even smaller residences provide an exceptional value for the housing dollar. Cinco Ranch is one of the more popular of the residential villages in the Katy area. This master-planned community is one of the region’s fastest growing—known for its good schools, quality housing, and serene lifestyle.

La Porte
City Offices
281-471-5020
www.ci.la-porte.tx.us

Chamber of Commerce
281-471-1123
www.laportechamber.org

The Galveston Bay area community of La Porte is just 35 minutes from Houston and centrally located near major vacation destinations. The community offers all the hospitality, relaxation, and charm of a city steeped in heritage and civic pride. Museums, parks, local festivities, unique shops, crafts and antiques, galleries, casual and fine dining, and historic buildings add to the quality of life. Recreational amenities include tennis courts, a wave pool, golfing, fishing, boating, and water sports. Newcomers to La Porte can choose from a medley of housing options that encompass single-family homes, waterfront properties, townhomes, and condominiums.

Memorial Villages
City Offices
Bunker Hill

713-467-9762
https://bunkerhilltx.gov
Hedwig
713-465-6009
www.thecityofhedwigvillage.com
Hilshire
713-973-1779
www.hilshirevillagetexas.com
Hunters Creek
713-465-2150
http://cityofhunterscreek.com/

Piney Point
713-782-0271
www.cityofpineypoint.com
Spring Valley
713-465-8308
www.springvalleytx.com

Clustered near West Memorial Drive close to the Katy Freeway or I-10 West are six tranquil communities known simply as the “Villages” or sometimes “Memorial Villages.” Charming gardens and meticulous landscaping characterize the homes in this area. Many of the homesites in the Villages follow the gently winding path of Buffalo Bayou, enjoying scenic views of natural beauty. Residents of the Villages enjoy convenient shopping centers, recreational areas, and outstanding schools. Well-kept older homes combine with new construction, attracting a mix of professionals, executives, and entrepreneurs. Some of the city’s finest private schools are clustered in this neighborhood.

Nassau Bay
City Offices
281-333-4211
www.nassaubay.com

Chamber of Commerce
281-488-7676
www.clearlakearea.com

Ideally located directly across from the NASA Johnson Space Center, the attractive community of Nassau Bay supports a strong hospitality industry and provides the Clear Lake area with a state-of-the-art healthcare institution, Christus-St. John Hospital. Residents enjoy the several popular retail and entertainment establishments, while the Arts Alliance of Clear Lake offers outstanding art exhibits. Clear Creek Country Theatre produces crowd-pleasing performances close to home, and wonderful festivals draw regional visitors to this scenic town.


Pasadena
City Offices
713-477-1511
https://www.pasadenatx.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
281-487-7871
www.pasadenachamber.org

Approximately 18 miles from downtown Houston and south of the Ship Channel is the community of Pasadena, where the housing selection spans four decades. Tree-lined neighborhoods reflect the styling of their construction date, harmonizing with beautiful new homes. South of Pasadena lies the Sagemont district, another residential development enhancing the rich variety of single-family homes. This highly developed urban area is home to Bayshore Medical Center, a full-service healthcare resource for southeastern Harris County, and a school system filled with exemplary and recognized schools. Nearby colleges include the Clear Lake campus of the University of Houston and the sprawling local campus of San Jacinto College.

Seabrook
City Offices
281-291-5600
www.seabrooktx.gov

Chamber of Commerce
281-488-7676
www.clearlakearea.com

Boasting waterfront that includes Galveston Bay and Clear Lake, the community of Seabrook is experiencing an impressive but wisely controlled explosion of growth in both residential and business sectors. The “Old Seabrook” district offers a quaint shopping area filled with specialty boutiques and antique dealers. Birdwatchers will find a paradise in this area, which is famous for its bird sanctuary and place on the Texas Birding Trail. The open “Back Bay Market” is a colorful monthly event in this charming community where uniquely decorated pelican monuments add flair to the streetscape.


Tomball
City Offices
281-351-5484
https://tomballtx.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
281-351-7222
www.tomballchamber.org

Residents of Tomball are proud of the small-town atmosphere that continues to thrive and prevail in spite of growth and expansion. Located 28 miles northwest of downtown Houston, Tomball is bounded by Texas 249. Housing is available in a wide range of prices and styles, although scenic land is still available for further development and custom-home options. Nearby rural woodlands give the area a country flavor. Subdivisions that excel in large lots and an equestrian-friendly attitude attract animal lovers or those who just appreciate the open, rustic feeling. Several golf courses, Spring Creek park, Burroughs Park, and a 330-acre recreational area are available for outdoor activity.

Webster
City Offices
281-332-1826
www.webster-tx.com

Chamber of Commerce
281-488-7676
www.clearlakearea.com

Conveniently located between Houston and Galveston near Interstate 45, the city of Webster has been named among the top three cities in southwestern Texas by the East Texas Tourism Association. Residents and visitors alike enjoy a good selection of casual and fine dining establishments and excellent retail opportunities that are usually associated with larger cities. Encompassed within the villages and cities that make up the Clear Lake area, Webster enjoys a kaleidoscope of first-rate services and advantages from leading employment centers to lake recreation, golf courses, college campuses, and a major healthcare institution.

West University Place
City Offices
713-668-4441
www.westutx.gov

Chamber of Commerce
713-666-1521
https://houstonmetrocc.org

Evolving from a concept of placing country homes in a suburban setting, West University Place has emerged as one of the region’s more desirable communities. Although the community is incorporated and is proud of its unique identity in the metropolitan area, it benefits from close association with Houston. Area youth attend schools in the Houston Independent School District, although the library is part of the Harris County Library System. Residents enjoy a multi-purpose community center with a stage that draws together friends and neighbors for events and performances. Six lush parks grace the town, and the opportunities for recreational programs or sports leagues are many in a truly family-oriented atmosphere.

The city of West University Place (which draws its name from neighboring Rice University) was developed in 1917 by former Tennessee governor Ben Hooper.  A charming atmosphere, a wide variety of architectural styles and strict zoning laws, which require 40 percent of open space on every lot, have combined to make “West U” one of Houston’s most appealing locales.

Though it enjoys an urban location, surrounded by the cities of Houston, Bellaire and Southside Place, West University is known for its tree-lined streets and quiet neighborhoods. Many of its street names were inspired by universities and colleges throughout the United States. The city has several distinct areas. One is called West U Downtown, a small strip of centrally located businesses. There are about 26 subdivisions, including Rice Court, Pemberton, Colonial Terrace and Sunset Terrace.

West U offers easy access to some of Houston’s finest museums, as well as to the Medical Center, Astrodome and freeway system. Residents enjoy a multi-purpose community center with a stage that draws together friends and neighbors for events and performances. Six lush parks grace the town, and the opportunities for recreational programs or sports leagues are many in a truly family-oriented atmosphere. West U has been nicknamed “The Neighborhood City” for its appeal to families, who choose it as a conveniently located bedroom community.

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