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About Pine Island
Pine Island is a tiny incorporated town in eastern Waller County on US 290 between Hempstead and Waller (population under 1,000). It is a quiet bedroom community of modest ranch homes and acreage lots with essentially no commercial base — residents shop and dine in Waller and Hempstead minutes away.
Home prices in Pine Island
Home prices in Pine Island vary by neighborhood and property type.
Top places in Pine Island
- Town hall and community areas along US 290.
- Nearby: Waller County Fairgrounds, Hempstead (~10 minutes west).
- Nearby: Skydive Houston, Waller (~10 minutes east).
- Nearby: downtown Waller shops and restaurants (~10 minutes east).
Commuting from Pine Island
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~45–55 minutes (approximate; US 290 southeast, roughly 42 miles).
Schools in Pine Island
Public schools: Waller 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.
Pine Island FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Pine Island, TX?
Home prices in Pine Island vary by neighborhood and property type. - How is the commute from Pine Island, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~45–55 minutes (approximate; US 290 southeast, roughly 42 miles). - Which school district serves Pine Island, TX?
Pine Island is served by Waller Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.