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Angleton, Texas

Introduction to Angleton, Texas

Angleton, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 31 miles S of Missouri City, Texas and 41 miles S of Houston, Texas. The city is part of the Brazoria metropolitan statistical area. About 18,130 people live in Angleton.

Angleton History

The city of Angleton was founded in the year 1890. It was established near the center of Brazoria County. According to some sources, the community was named Angleton in honor of an early developer, G.W. Angle. After a bitter fight, Angleton was chosen as the county seat over Brazoria in 1896. It was re-chosen by a county-wide election in 1913. Angleton was officially incorporated on November 12, 1912.

Angleton and nearby Attractions

  • Brazoria County Historical Museum
  • Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Park
  • Lake Jackson Historical Museum
  • Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
  • Bryan Beach State Recreation Area
  • Angleton Independent School District Wildcat Stadium

Things To Do In Angleton

Angleton is the ideal destination for both indoor and outdoor lovers. The city provides easy access to many of the historical sites and nearby museums. The Brazoria County Museum, the Columbia Historical Museum, the Lake Jackson Historical Museum, the Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historical Park and the Nolan Ryan Center are all popular local spots. The Bryan Beach State Recreation Area offers a range of facilities for the enjoyment of sports and other physical activities. The Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is another interesting location in the area. In addition, the city of Angleton hosts the Austin Town Festival and the Brazoria County Fair every year.

Angleton Transportation

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport is the nearest major airport.

Angleton Higher Education

Higher educational opportunities are offered by Alvin Community College, San Jacinto College-South Campus and the University of Houston-Clear Lake.

High Points

Angleton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

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Racial Diversity
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Comparative Profile of Angleton, TX

Comparing Angleton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Well-Paid Single Men48
Well-Paid Single Women48
Senior Citizens34
Age of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income68
People in Middle Class or Better58
People Above Poverty57
College Educated Adults47

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Short Commute Times55
Public Transportation Use37
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes63
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime22

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