Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Clute, TX
$349,900Median listing price
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About Clute
Clute sits at the heart of the Brazosport area on SH 288 Business, roughly 54 miles south of downtown Houston and minutes from Lake Jackson, Freeport, and the Gulf beaches. Housing is a mix of mid-century ranch homes, modest bungalows, and newer infill, with some of the most affordable options in the southern county.
Home prices in Clute
The median listing price in Clute is $349,900.
Top places in Clute
- Clute Municipal Park — city park with playgrounds, sports, and event space.
- Broaddus Park and Wilson Park — neighborhood parks for sports and picnics.
- Brazosport Museum of Natural Science — regional natural history museum (Clute/Lake Jackson area, at the Center for the Arts & Sciences).
- The Center for the Arts & Sciences — Brazosport's cultural campus, adjacent in Lake Jackson.
- Stephen F. Austin memorials — local markers honoring the "Father of Texas" (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Great Texas Mosquito Festival — Clute's famously tongue-in-cheek annual summer festival.
- Surfside Beach and Quintana Beach — Gulf beaches a short drive south via SH 288.
Commuting from Clute
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 55–65 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston.
Clute FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clute, TX?
The median listing price in Clute is $349,900. Median listing price · Homes.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Clute, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 55–65 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.