Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Baytown, TX
$268,000Median listing price
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About Baytown
Baytown (pop. 83,701, 2020 census) is the sixth-largest city in the Houston metro, straddling Harris and Chambers Counties on the northern shore of Galveston Bay at the mouth of the San Jacinto River.
Home prices in Baytown
The median listing price in Baytown is $268,000.
Top places in Baytown
- Fred Hartman Bridge — iconic cable-stayed span over the Houston Ship Channel (SH 146).
- Lynchburg Ferry — free, still-operating 1822-era ferry across the San Jacinto River/Buffalo Bayou.
- San Jacinto Mall area.
- Royal Purple Raceway (nearby in Baytown) — major drag-racing venue.
- Goose Creek Stream trail and park.
- Pirate's Bay Waterpark.
- Galveston Bay shore — fishing and birding.
Commuting from Baytown
- 26 miles by road east of downtown Houston (per Wikipedia); typical drive: approximately 30–40 minutes (approximate; via I-10; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Baytown
Public schools: Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Baytown FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Baytown, TX?
The median listing price in Baytown is $268,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Baytown, TX?
26 miles by road east of downtown Houston (per Wikipedia); typical drive: approximately 30–40 minutes (approximate; via I-10; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Baytown, TX?
Baytown is served by Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.