Living in Clear Lake
Welcome to Clear Lake, Texas. The Clear Lake area includes both Harris and Galveston counties, and parts of the cities of Houston and Pasadena. There are nine distinct communities which distinguish the area, which covers the same geographical area as the top-rated Clear Creek Independent School District.
Clear Lake City has a unique personality. With an estimated population of 63,500, it was annexed by Houston over 20 years ago. Clear Lake City is home to NASA/Johnson Space Center. Its residents are still able to maintain a strong sense of local community. They take pride in their city.
Clear Lake Shores is an island community of about 1,400 people located on the southeastern side of Clear Lake at the entrance to Jarboe Bayou. Clear Lake Shores residents have a peaceful small-town attitude and benefit from big city conveniences. There are four major marinas here and a project is underway to create a major water bird sanctuary and habitat for water-related animals, with small piers for fishing and pathways for strolling and bird-watching. The project is called the Jorboe Bayou Project.
El Lago was once home to pirates! Today, however, its residents are proud to note that El Lago is home to several astronauts. Located on the west bank of Taylor Lake to the northern shore of Clear Lake, this residential community experienced a major growth spurt when NASA arrived in 1961.
Kemah is where you will find unique shops, galleries and restaurants in a "Waterfront District." For more information, see my page on living in Kemah.
League City is located on the south shore of Clear Lake. It is the largest and fastest growing city in the area, dedicated to new development and growth with an eye on preserving the past. Read more on my page about living in League City.
Nassau Bay is directly across from the Johnson Space Center. Here you will find the state-of-the-art Christus-St. John Hospital. There are also several popular retail and entertainment establishments.
Seabrook has a Galveston Bay and Clear Lake waterfront. It is a zoned community and it is experiencing a controlled boom in residential and business growth.
Taylor Lake Village is a quiet bedroom community with great proximity to water activities. It is located across Taylor Lake from its sister city El Lago.
Webster is located at the gateway to the NASA/Bay Area. It is known for its variety of quaint retail businesses, family recreation opportunities and popular restaurants.
Thanks to the Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce for this information! |
