Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Hitchcock, TX
$198,700Median listing price
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About Hitchcock
Hitchcock (pop. 7,301, 2020 census) is a spread-out mainland city west of Texas City, founded as a Galveston–Houston railroad station in 1873 and incorporated in 1960.
Home prices in Hitchcock
The median listing price in Hitchcock is $198,700.
Top places in Hitchcock
- Jack Brooks Park — home of the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo (April).
- Stringfellow Orchards — historic 9.5-acre site of annual Juneteenth celebrations (Texas Historical Commission marker).
- Hitchcock Depot (Santa Fe line) — recorded Texas landmark.
- Genevieve Miller Hitchcock Public Library (est. 2015).
- Highland Bayou fishing and paddling.
Commuting from Hitchcock
- On the SH-6 corridor, roughly 42 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 50–65 minutes (approximate; via SH-6 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
Hitchcock FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Hitchcock, TX?
The median listing price in Hitchcock is $198,700. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Hitchcock, TX?
On the SH-6 corridor, roughly 42 miles from downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 50–65 minutes (approximate; via SH-6 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.