Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Clear Lake Shores, TX
About Clear Lake Shores
Clear Lake Shores (pop. 1,258, 2020 census) is a 0.71-square-mile island city on the Clear Lake estuary billing itself "The Yachting Capital of Texas." Developed in the 1920s as a waterfront recreational retreat, incorporated in 1962, it is almost entirely residential with a small tourism-focused business strip — 28% of its area is water, and many homes sit on canals.


Home prices in Clear Lake Shores
The median listing price in Clear Lake Shores is $549,498.
Top places in Clear Lake Shores
- Clear Lake canals and marinas — the city's yachting waterfront.
- Jennie Marie Park — tiny park with a birdhouse sculpture.
- Deep Hole Park — fishing spot on the water.
- Kemah Boardwalk (adjacent).
- Clear Lake Shores Clubhouse and city events.
Commuting from Clear Lake Shores
- Adjacent to Kemah on the Clear Lake Area corridor, roughly 30 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; via SH-146 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Clear Lake Shores
Public schools: Clear Creek 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.
Clear Lake Shores FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clear Lake Shores, TX?
The median listing price in Clear Lake Shores is $549,498. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clear Lake Shores, TX?
Adjacent to Kemah on the Clear Lake Area corridor, roughly 30 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; via SH-146 to I-45; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Clear Lake Shores, TX?
Clear Lake Shores is served by Clear Creek Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.