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Freeport, Texas

Introduction to Freeport, Texas

Freeport, Texas, in Brazoria county, is 41 miles SW of Galveston, Texas (center to center) and 56 miles S of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Brazoria metropolitan area. Freeport has a population of 12,708.

Freeport History

Freeport was founded by the Freeport Sulphur Company in November 1912. It was incorporated on February 10, 1917. The Freeport School District was established around 1937 and included a black school, two white schools, and a high school. The Dow Chemical Company began constructing a plant in Freeport in 1939. This helped the economic growth of the city. Freeport merged with Velasco, Texas, in July 1957.

Freeport and nearby Attractions

  • Bryan Beach State Recreation Area
  • Quintana Beach County Park
  • Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge
  • Surfside Beach
  • Lake Jackson Historical Museum
  • Sea Center Texas

Things To Do In Freeport

There are several parks and playgrounds in Freeport such as Arrington Park, Riverside Park, and Austin Park. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the excellent facilities offered by the Freeport Municipal Golf Course. Picnic shelters are available at the San Luis Pass County Park. The Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge is also worth visiting. The city boasts of a number of churches including the West End Church and Calvary Church. Also nearby is the Lake Jackson Historical Museum which is the ideal location for those interested in local history and culture.

Freeport Transportation

Air transportation facilities are available from Brazoria County Airport.

Freeport Higher Education

Opportunities for higher studies are offered by Alvin Community College, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and Houston Baptist University.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyFreeport Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Freeport Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 10%Freeport Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Freeport, TX

Comparing Freeport 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 Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Female Share of the Population23
Senior Citizens22
Well-Paid Single Men24
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty23
Median Family Income13
People in Middle Class or Better13
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Public Transportation Use610
Walking and Biking to Work12
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes109
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
Affordability of Rents86
Housing Recently Built43
People Living Alone34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime55
Low Violent Crime44

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