Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Kemah, TX
About Kemah
Kemah (pop. 1,807, 2020 census) is a tiny waterfront city on west Galveston Bay at the mouth of the Clear Creek Channel, nicknamed "Gateway to the Bay." A former fishing town and Maceo-era casino district, it reinvented itself in the late 1990s with Landry's Kemah Boardwalk and is now a regional tourist draw — ranked the top tourism spot in Greater Houston in 2012.
Home prices in Kemah
The median listing price in Kemah is $514,000.
Top places in Kemah
- Kemah Boardwalk — Landry's amusement pier with rides, restaurants, and marina views.
- Clear Creek Channel and Clear Lake marinas — boating and waterfront dining.
- Lighthouse District shops along 6th Street.
- Kemah Community Center.
- Seabrook and Clear Lake Shores — adjacent waterfront neighbors.
Commuting from Kemah
- 30 miles from Houston (per Wikipedia); typical drive to downtown Houston: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; via SH-146 to I-45; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Kemah
Public schools: Clear Creek 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.
Kemah FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kemah, TX?
The median listing price in Kemah is $514,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kemah, TX?
30 miles from Houston (per Wikipedia); typical drive to downtown Houston: approximately 40–55 minutes (approximate; via SH-146 to I-45; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Kemah, TX?
Kemah is served by Clear Creek 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
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.