Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to West Columbia, TX
$277,000Median listing price
BrazoriaArea
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About West Columbia
West Columbia is a small historic city in western Brazoria County, about 62 miles southwest of downtown Houston, notable as the site of the first capitol of the Republic of Texas. Housing is a mix of older modest homes in town and rural acreage properties along the SH 35 corridor.
Home prices in West Columbia
The median listing price in West Columbia is $277,000.
Top places in West Columbia
- Varner-Hogg Plantation State Historic Site — 66-acre historic site with the plantation house, sugar mill ruins, and exhibits (shown in the Commons photo below).
- First Capitol Park — park marking the site of the Republic of Texas's first capitol at Columbia.
- West Columbia City Hall — civic anchor (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Brazos River — fishing and paddling access nearby.
- Levi Jordan Plantation State Historic Site (nearby on FM 524) — antebellum plantation house with guided tours.
- San Bernard National Wildlife Refuge — birding and boardwalks to the southeast.
Commuting from West Columbia
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 65–75 minutes via SH 35 to SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
- No direct transit service to downtown Houston.
West Columbia FAQs
- What is the housing market like in West Columbia, TX?
The median listing price in West Columbia is $277,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from West Columbia, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: 65–75 minutes via SH 35 to SH 288; longer during peak traffic.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.