Moving to Angleton, TX

About Angleton

Angleton is the county seat of Brazoria County, a mid-size city of roughly 20,000 on SH 288 about 44 miles southwest of downtown Houston. Housing is a mix of mid-century ranch homes, established subdivisions, and newer construction on larger lots toward the edges of town.

Home prices in Angleton

The median listing price in Angleton is $235,000.

Top places in Angleton

• Brazoria County Historical Museum — regional history exhibits in the courthouse square area.
• Brazoria County Courthouse and square — the civic heart of the county seat (shown in the Commons photos below).
• Stephen F. Austin-Munson Historical County Park — county park with a 67-foot-tall statue of the "Father of Texas."
• Freedom Park and Bates Park — city parks with trails, playgrounds, and event space.
• Crocodile Encounter — wildlife attraction with crocodiles, alligators, and other reptiles.
• MSR Houston — 2.38-mile road-racing course hosting track days and driving schools.
• Brazoria County Fairgrounds — home of the annual Brazoria County Fair.
• Brazoria National Wildlife Refuge — 44,000+ acres of birding, boardwalks, and scenic drives a short drive east.

Commuting from Angleton

• Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 50–65 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic (Rome2Rio routed about 44 miles and 49 minutes without traffic; read September 24, 2026).
• No direct transit service to downtown Houston.

Angleton FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Angleton, TX?
  The median listing price in Angleton is $235,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026
• How is the commute from Angleton, TX?
  Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 50–65 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic (Rome2Rio routed about 44 miles and 49 minutes without traffic; read September 24, 2026).

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