Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to La Marque, TX
$237,250Median listing price
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About La Marque
La Marque (pop. 18,030, 2020 census) is a residential city on I-45 about 12 miles northwest of Galveston, long serving as the bedroom community for the Texas City petrochemical complex workforce.
Home prices in La Marque
The median listing price in La Marque is $237,250.
Top places in La Marque
- Carbide Park and the Wayne Johnson III Community Center (Galveston County).
- La Marque Public Library on Bayou Road.
- Highland Bayou — fishing and paddling.
- The La Marque water tower (city landmark).
Commuting from La Marque
- On I-45 roughly 40 miles southeast of downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 45–60 minutes (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
La Marque FAQs
- What is the housing market like in La Marque, TX?
The median listing price in La Marque is $237,250. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from La Marque, TX?
On I-45 roughly 40 miles southeast of downtown Houston; typical drive: approximately 45–60 minutes (approximate; longer in peak traffic).
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.