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Moving to Deer Park, TX
$297,000Median listing price
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About Deer Park
Deer Park is a suburb southeast of Houston anchored by the petrochemical and refining complex along the Houston Ship Channel. Housing is dominated by affordable mid-century ranch homes on generous lots, with newer subdivisions filling in around the edges.
Home prices in Deer Park
The median listing price in Deer Park is $297,000.
Top places in Deer Park
- Dow Park — the city's flagship park: athletic complex, pool, tennis, sand volleyball, and the Dow Park Pavilion.
- Ella and Friends Dog Park.
- City trail and neighborhood parks (Park Meadows, Cottonwood, Big Bend).
- San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site and Monument — just east in La Porte, the "Birthplace of Texas."
Commuting from Deer Park
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~25–30 minutes (approximate; via I-10 East / I-610; longer with Ship Channel traffic).
Schools in Deer Park
Public schools: Deer Park 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.
Deer Park FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Deer Park, TX?
The median listing price in Deer Park is $297,000. Median listing price · Homes.com · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Deer Park, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~25–30 minutes (approximate; via I-10 East / I-610; longer with Ship Channel traffic). - Which school district serves Deer Park, TX?
Deer Park is served by Deer Park 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.