League City is nestled along the scenic shores of Clear Lake, approximately 30 miles between both Houston and Galveston.
Location location location!
Along with easy access to big-city life and island beaches, League City also offers a host of built-in amenities. Its northern border is defined by Clear Creek, a meandering body of water ideal for paddling, boating, fishing, and nature watching. The creek flows eastward into Clear Lake, finally opening into Galveston Bay, where sailing is a popular pastime. Just a few minutes north of League City, you’ll find NASA Johnson Space Center—home to Mission Control and where some of the world’s most brilliant minds go to work. Many NASA astronauts call League City home, due to its excellent location, safe community, and high-performing school district.
A Family-Friendly Community with Top-Performing Schools
With a population nearing 120,000, League City is consistently ranked as one of the most livable mid-sized cities in the US. A certified “Texas Scenic City” and “Tree City USA,” the town has often been referred to as the city of “shady oaks and friendly folks.” Even with rapid population growth, League City provides a warm sense of community, while also offering state-of-the-art healthcare facilities, master-planned communities, and commercial growth. The city also enjoys a low property tax rate, which the City Council has reduced every year for the last decade.
School-aged children receive a quality education at Clear Creek Independent School District, one of the state’s top-performing districts. CCISD has been designated as a “District of Innovation” by the Texas Education Agency, which is earned through exceptional student performance and superior-rated district finances. Along with excellent schools, the League City community offers endless opportunities for organized sports and other activities, from championship school athletics and a diverse selection of Parks and Recreation programs to a locally beloved and award-winning public library that provides more than 1,000 programs each year.
Waterfront Leisure with a Dash of Historic Texas Charm
Waterfront living in League City can mean taking up full-time residence in a houseboat (the city boasts the third largest boating anchorage in the country) or simply enjoying a lakeside sunset at dinner. For nature lovers, Clear Creek provides an immersive opportunity to explore local wildlife. Take a leisurely paddle on the five-mile Clear Creek Paddle Trail, and you’ll see something new each time. The creek is a thriving habitat for hundreds of plant and animal species including sprawling trees draped in Spanish moss, alligators, wading birds, and fish. If fishing, boating, or jet skiing are on your itinerary, Clear Lake is the place to be. This 2,000-acre brackish-water lake is rich with biodiversity due to its location between the freshwater of Clear Creek and the open sea of the Gulf of Mexico.
If you’re more comfortable on land, take a stroll through one of the city’s most scenic areas: the Historic District. Lined with massive oak trees and dotted with parks, gardens, boutiques, and eateries, the League City Historic District offers up an abundance of charm. In December, the streets are lined with thousands of locals gathered for Galveston County’s largest annual holiday festival and parade. The fun doesn’t stop there, though. Throughout the year, a variety of events and celebrations are hosted in historic and picturesque League Park, adding to League City’s family-friendly appeal. In addition, a new public art initiative has enhanced the character of the city with dozens of murals, sculptures, and other art displays throughout town.
League City’s ideal location—which also includes access to the booming area of Baybrook Mall where new restaurants, shops, and attractions are opening at an impressive pace—paired with its small-town charm and welcoming community make this city a top contender for best places to live in the US.
Learn more at LeagueCity.com and VisitLeagueCity.com
Want to meet League City’s Mayor, Nick Long? Check out this recent profile done by CEO Magazine and get to know him and why he thinks League City is a great place to raise a family and build a business.
League City Quick Facts:
Population: 118,740
Median Age: 36.5
Subdivisions: 100
City Parks: 15
Hike & Bike Trails: 25 miles
Average Household Income: $141,653
Number of Households: 42,848
High School Graduate or Higher: 96.9%
Bachelor’s Degree of Higher: 50.1%
Author Bio: Ashley Donde moved to League City with her husband and two kids in 2016. She loves being close to the water and takes advantage of the many family-friendly activities available in and around the city.
