Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Sweeny, TX
$241,396Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About Sweeny
Sweeny is a small industrial-adjacent city in western Brazoria County, about 65 miles southwest of downtown Houston, with the Phillips 66 refinery complex shaping its economy. Housing is affordable small-town Texas — mid-century ranch homes, modest bungalows, and acreage on the outskirts.
Home prices in Sweeny
The median listing price in Sweeny is $241,396.
Top places in Sweeny
- Sweeny City Hall — the small city's civic anchor (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Sweeny parks and sports complex — youth sports and community gathering space.
- Sweeny Community Center — events and recreation.
- Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site (nearby on FM 524) — antebellum plantation house with guided tours.
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge — birding, boardwalks, and alligator viewing to the southeast.
- West Columbia's Varner-Hogg Plantation (nearby) — state historic site day trip.
Commuting from Sweeny
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 70–80 minutes via US 59/SH 35 and SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston.
Sweeny FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Sweeny, TX?
The median listing price in Sweeny is $241,396. Median listing price · WalletInvestor · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Sweeny, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 70–80 minutes via US 59/SH 35 and SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.