Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Freeport, TX
$349,000Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About Freeport
Freeport is a historic Gulf port city at the mouth of the Brazos River, about 60 miles south of downtown Houston. Housing runs from older in-town bungalows and ranch homes to waterfront and near-coastal properties along the Old Brazos River and Intracoastal Waterway.
Home prices in Freeport
The median listing price in Freeport is $349,000.
Top places in Freeport
- Bryan Beach — Gulf-front beach at the mouth of the Brazos, popular for fishing, camping, and sunsets.
- Freeport Municipal Park — city park with sports and picnic facilities.
- Freeport Harbor and the Old Brazos River — shrimp boats, charter fishing, and waterfront views.
- Surfside Beach and Quintana Beach County Park — neighboring beach towns minutes east and south.
- Sea Center Texas (nearby in Lake Jackson) — Texas Parks & Wildlife aquarium and nature center.
- Freeport LNG and Port Freeport — the industrial harbor that anchors the local economy.
Commuting from Freeport
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 65–75 minutes via SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston.
Freeport FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Freeport, TX?
The median listing price in Freeport is $349,000. Median listing price · Movoto · May 2026 - How is the commute from Freeport, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 65–75 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.