Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Morgan's Point, TX
About Morgan's Point
Morgan's Point is a tiny historic city (~273 residents, 2020 census) on the shores of Galveston Bay at the inlet to the Houston Ship Channel, 30 miles southeast of Houston. A National Historic District, it was the home of Emily West Morgan ("The Yellow Rose of Texas") and later an early-20th-century resort enclave for Houston's — its shoreline still holds grand bayfront Victorians and the Governor Ross S.
Home prices in Morgan's Point
The median listing price in Morgan's Point is $675,000.
Top places in Morgan's Point
- Morgan's Point National Historic District — Sterling mansion, Carriage House/City Hall, bayfront Victorians.
- Upper Galveston Bay shoreline — ship-watching at the Ship Channel inlet.
- Nearby: San Jacinto Battleground (La Porte), Sylvan Beach Park.
Commuting from Morgan's Point
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–40 minutes (approximate; ~30 miles via TX-225/I-610; longer with channel traffic).
Schools in Morgan's Point
Public schools: La Porte 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.
Morgan's Point FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Morgan's Point, TX?
The median listing price in Morgan's Point is $675,000. Median listing price · Movoto · September 25, 2026 - How is the commute from Morgan's Point, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~35–40 minutes (approximate; ~30 miles via TX-225/I-610; longer with channel traffic). - Which school district serves Morgan's Point, TX?
Morgan's Point is served by La Porte 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
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.