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Clear Lake, Texas and its surrounding communities offer neighborhoods to fit a variety of incomes and lifestyles. Diversification in housing styles and features is another highlight of home shopping in the Clear Lake Area.

As the area has grown through the years, so has the variety of neighborhoods, each with its own special character and style. Charming, water-front bungalows, traditional wood-framed cottages, elegant, space-efficient villas and large brick estate homes are among the housing fare available in the Clear Lake Area communities. Each of the nine communities offers a different flavor to residents, and your realtor can be a great help in helping you assess your housing needs and lifestyle requirements.

If you dream of renovating an older home or purchasing one that is built ready to move in with all one could ever ask for, there's plenty of opportunity, especially in the communities of Kemah, League City, Seabrook and Webster. If your dream home is within a country club setting, you will want to look in Clear Lake City, League City's South Shore Harbor and Magnolia Creek. Water-front homes are available throughout the area, including Clear Lake Shores, Kemah, El Lago, Taylor Lake Village, Nassau Bay, League City and Seabrook.

Despite the proximity of the nation's fourth largest city, residents in the area are accustomed to the "small town" atmosphere prevalent in all neighborhoods. Your Clear Lake Area neighbors are likely to be friendly and helpful.

You'll find a vast array of architectural styles. Spanish haciendas, Southern plantations, French gardens and Texas farmhouses are some of the influences you'll discover. Innovative, contemporary designs also abound. If you treasure the thought of building your dream home, there's plenty of land available to do just that.

As a community that is home to Johnson Space Center (the No. 3 tourist attraction in Texas), as well as to the third largest boating center in the United States, the Clear Lake Area has a great deal to offer.

Clear Lake is an ideal place to visit year-round because of our variety of cool summer diversions and our mild winters. There's always something going on here, and if you're thinking about coming for a visit, you'll see it's very easy to get here. There's also plenty of places to stay once you're here, whether you're a business traveler on a tight schedule, or a vacationer looking to slow down for a while.

Summer heats up the calendar here with some of the Clear Lake Area's signature activities. Charter a sailboat with some friends for a moonlight sail on Galveston Bay. Skim over the water windsurfing, or above it with a parasail. Be dazzled by the annual July 4 Independence Day Fireworks Over Clear Lake. Celebrate our exploration of space with the Space Week activities and the Lunar Rendezvous Festival.

Clear Lake Area Communities

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 - Annexed by Houston over 20 years ago, this community has its own unique personality. With an estimated population of 63,500, it is home to NASA/Johnson Space Center, and is a master-planned residential area. Residents are still able to maintain a strong sense of local community, and take pride in being Clear Lake City, a major part of the Clear Lake Area. The Clear Lake City Community Association services the Clear Lake City area.

Clear Lake Shores - An island community of about 1,400 citizens, located on the southeastern side of Clear Lake at the entrance to Jarboe Bayou, Clear Lake Shores offers peaceful small town attitudes amid big city conveniences. It is home to four major marinas, one of which, with 1,300 boat slips, is the largest privately owned marina in the country. Eco-tourists look forward to the completion of the city's Jarboe Bayou Project which will create a major water bird sanctuary and habitat for water-related animals, with small piers for fishing and pathways for strolling and bird watching.

El lago Lago - Previously the home of Jean Lafitte's pirates, El Lago is located on the west bank of Taylor Lake to the northern shore of Clear Lake. This residential community of about 3,400 citizens experienced a major growth spurt when NASA arrived in 1961 and is proud to be the home of several astronauts.

Kemah - This seaside community is home to about 1,525 residents and unique area shops, galleries and restaurants in a "Waterfront District". Shrimpers sail into Galveston Bay past the Kemah Boardwalk, a dynamic collection of themed restaurants, retail shops, water gardens and amusements for the whole family. Stroll the boardwalk, ride the carousel, soar on the ferris wheel or board the train for a ride through the complex.

League City - Located on the south shore of Clear Lake, League City is the largest and fastest growing city in the area with a population of about 55,000. It is dedicated to new development and growth with an eye on preserving the past. Stroll and shop under huge oak trees for gifts, antiques, books and collectibles in "Historic League City". The 1898 restored West Bay Common School, restored historic homes, quaint tearooms, a delightful park and "Helen's Garden" beckon you.

Nassau Bay - Directly across from the Johnson Space Center, Nassau Bay is home to 4,500 residents, several hotels and motels, and state-of-the-art Christus-St. John Hospital. They also enjoy several popular retail and entertainment establishments. Visit the Arts Alliance of Clear Lake for outstanding art exhibits or take in a production at the new Clear Creek Country Theatre. Nassau Bay hosts the popular “Partners in Space", (formerly the Russian Festival), each year in March.

Seabrook - With a Galveston Bay and Clear Lake waterfront, Seabrook is a zoned community of just over 9,500 that is experiencing a controlled boom in residential and business growth. Stroll among antique and specialty shops in a quaint shopping district called "Old Seabrook". Enjoy pelican watching at one of the areas on the Texas Birding Trail. Visit "Back Bay Market", an open air market, the second Saturday and Sunday monthly. Learn more about the uniquely decorated pelican monuments scattered throughout the city at http://www.pelicanpathproject.com/ .

Taylor Lake Village - With about 4,200 residents, Taylor Lake Village is a quiet bedroom community with great proximity to water activities. Located across Taylor Lake from sister city El Lago, the two communities share a police department as well as the desire to maintain their image as primarily a residential community for the Bay Area.

Webster - Located at the gateway to the NASA/Bay Area, this community of about 8,225 residents is known for its variety of quaint retail businesses, family recreation opportunities and dozens of popular restaurants. Stay in one of their affordable hotels and browse through the "Webster Gateway" shopping district for fine art, gourmet foods, crafts, fine jewelry and books. Relax and re-energize with upscale dining in a unique atmosphere or visit the coffeehouse for a quick pick-me-up.

Texas Facts

Population: 18.2 million
Area: 267,339 square miles (about 690,000 sq. km)
Capital: Austin
Nickname: Lone Star State
State Motto: Friendship
State Song: "Texas, Our Texas"
State Bird: Mockingbird
State Flower: Bluebonnet
State Tree: Pecan
State Dish: Chili
Highest Point: 8,751 feet (2,667.3 m) Guadalupe Peak
Lowest Point: Sea level, Gulf of Mexico
Time Zone: Central, except for far West Texas (Mountain)