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Baytown, Texas

Introduction to Baytown, Texas

Baytown, Texas is 23 miles E of Houston, Texas. Baytown is situated in the Gulf Coast portion of Texas and is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. The city is bordered on the south and the west by Galveston Bay and bordered on the east by Cedar Bayou.

Baytown is regarded as a prosperous industrial city. Oil refining, chemicals, plastics and rubber of some of the major industries. Exxon-Mobil, Bayer, Exxon Chemical, Amoco and Chevron Phillips are some of the major employers. The Gulf winds help to make the summer nights pleasant and prevents the harsh winter weather from entering Baytown.

Baytown History

Settlements were established beginning in 1822. In 1947 three cities merged together to form Baytown. In 1916 the Humble Oil & Refining Company constructed the first offshore drilling operation in the state of Texas and it was the second one built in the nation. The Baytown Refinery became one of the biggest Exxon refineries in the world. Other refineries were also built in the city. In 1970 United States Steel established the Texas Works in the area. Years later the plant closed.

Baytown Attractions

  • J.D. Walker Community Center.
  • Texas Night Out is a notable event.
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site includes the Battleship TEXAS and the San Jacinto Battleground which gave Texas its independence and is a National Historic Landmark.
  • The impressive, huge live oak tree that is estimated to be over a thousand years old is regarded as a city landmark.
  • Bicentennial Park Amphitheater.
  • Baytown Symphony Orchestra
  • Baytown Historical Museum.
  • Fred Hartman Bridge is an impressive structure.
  • Republic of Texas Plaza.
  • Wallisville Heritage Park.

Baytown Activities

Baytown provides opportunities for sailing, duck hunting, fresh and salt water fishing and other outdoor activities. The Baytown Nature Center is a large acreage featuring wetlands, a vast number of bird species, wild flowers, and a variety of wildlife. The beaches at Galveston Island are popular with residents and tourists. Golf enthusiasts enjoy the Evergreen Point Golf Course.

Baytown features a vast number of parks. The Bayland Park Marina provides a boat launch and a dock and is popular for fishing and boating. The Goose Creek Stream Greenbelt includes bicycle and walking trails and opportunities for canoeing. Gray Sports Complex includes nature trails, a lighted ball field and other facilities.

Baytown Higher Education

Lee College is nearby.

Baytown Transportation

The George Bush Intercontinental Airport provides air transportation. The METRO offers service to downtown Houston.

High Points

Baytown 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 Baytown, TX

Comparing Baytown 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population55
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men38
Well-Paid Single Women38
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income47
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty35
College Educated Adults26

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home13
Public Transportation Use16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Affordability of Rents84
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Housing Recently Built65
People Living Alone45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime54
Low Property Crime44

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