Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Cove, TX
$349,990Median listing price
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About Cove
Cove (pop. 525, 2020 census) is a tiny 1.27-square-mile city on the west side of Old River Lake, an arm of the Trinity River, with I-10 passing its northern end.
Home prices in Cove
The median listing price in Cove is $349,990.
Top places in Cove
- Old River Lake — fishing and duck hunting.
- Old River-Lost River area trails.
- Trinity River access.
- Cove Community Building.
- Rural acreage and older homesteads.
Commuting from Cove
- 35 miles east of Houston via I-10 (Exit 803); typical drive to downtown Houston: approximately 40–50 minutes (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Cove
Public schools: Barbers Hill 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.
Cove FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Cove, TX?
The median listing price in Cove is $349,990. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Cove, TX?
35 miles east of Houston via I-10 (Exit 803); typical drive to downtown Houston: approximately 40–50 minutes (approximate; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Cove, TX?
Cove is served by Barbers Hill 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.