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Travel Info Hi, We are a family with two toddlers from San Fransisco and are moving near Nasa and Lockheed Martin. What areas have the best schools, ethnic diversity, safety, and housing around 400k-550k? Thanks so much! mmmommy Travel Tips Here is some information for you on areas near NASA. After you have selected the areas that interest you check out the Houston Association of Relators at: http://www.har.com/ South Running southeast toward Galveston is I-45 South, nicknamed the Gulf Freeway. Several diverse neighborhoods and communities border the freeway, which was the first freeway in the city Gulfgate Mall, built at the intersection of the Gulf Freeway and Loop 610 South, was Houston's first shopping mall. The south Houston area settlement grew around orange and fig orchards and rice farms. Later, as oil fields developed in the late 1930s, many residents worked in refineries in Texas City. Parts of south Houston are among the fastest growing in the entire region, and newcomers will find a variety of lifestyle options on the southside of Houston. One can find relatively new homes in the Clear Lake area, while there's an ample supply of quality, older homes in neighborhoods along I-45 South. The proximity to downtown, Hobby Airport and NASA Johnson Space Center contribute to the popularity of South Houston. Clear Lake/NASA As a community that is home to NASA Johnson Space Center, as well as to the third largest boating center in the United States, Clear Lake has a great deal to offer. Clear Lake describes an area built near the bay water that empties into the Gulf of Mexico. It lies about halfway between downtown Houston and Galveston on I-45 South. The city of Houston annexed Clear Lake City in 1976. But eight surrounding communities comprise the area: Clear Lake Shores, El Lago, Kemah, League City, Nassau Bay, Seabrook, Taylor Lake Village and Webster. The population of Clear Lake and the eight townships totals approximately 156,000. Clear Lake originally was a fishing and agricultural community. NASA's decision in the 1960s to locate the Johnson Space Center there gave a strong impetus to the area's development. Today, aerospace related companies employ about 27 percent of the area's population. Contributing significantly to the area's economy also are the petrochemical and computer industries. As a result, housing in Clear Lake is in demand and the area offers a variety of housing options. For example, South Shore Harbour in League City offers homes with boat slips and touts their new resort and conference center. In seaside communities near NASA Road 1, one can set sail from townhomes, apartments and homes as well. For those who like planned-community living, Friendswood Development Co. has created more than 10 single-family subdivisions. Generally, ages of homes range from brand new to 25 years old. New construction is constant. Purchase prices span from $80,000 to $600,000, with some custom homes even higher. The apartment and townhome rental market is thriving with occupancy rates close to 100 percent. The high demand has recently created a shortage of available units, creating waiting lists in some cases. Rents average more than 75 cents per square foot. Newcomers who need short-term interim housing, however, will find it available through suite hotels and corporate apartment rental companies. High-flying types will appreciate Hobby Airport just 10 miles away. Even non-flyers will occasionally have the chance to greet astronauts or U.S. presidents and other VIPs as they wing in to Ellington Field. In October 1992, Space Center Houston -- a $70 million, 40-acre visitor center complex, opened in the area. A visual time line depicting the history and future of manned space flight illustrates America's space accomplishments. Walt Disney Imagineering created hands-on exhibits and programs, allowing visitors to experience the inner workings of the manned space program. Boating, recreation and tourism industries employ more than a quarter of Clear Lake's work force, so many chances exist for participating in boating, wind surfing, or other water sports. Boaters can choose from 19 marinas offering more than 6,000 boat slips. For those who would enjoy living in a community built on dreams pointed upward to the sky and downward to the sea, Clear Lake is certainly worth exploring. Friendswood The city of Friendswood lies farther south, on the west side of the Gulf Freeway. It is a rural community founded in 1895 by members of the Society of Friends (Quakers). These days, the 28,000 residents enjoy a heavily-wooded, rural atmosphere. Some homes sit on several acres, others on smaller subdivision lots. Creek front properties are available, and one subdivision offers a private landing strip as an amenity. Prices range from the mid-$70,000s to $300,000 or more. Easily accessible to all these communities is Hobby Airport, named for the late William P. Hobby, former Texas governor. Close by, too, is Ellington Air Base, a training base used by NASA, the U.S. Army Reserve, and the Coast Guard. Also on the base is a cargo facility for United Parcel Service. Galveston/Galveston County Many newcomers are surprised to learn that Galveston, an island on the Texas Gulf Coast, is just a little more than a one-hour drive from Houston. Galveston is home to many residents who work in or on the fringes of Houston. In addition, many Houstonians own weekend and vacation property in nearby Galveston or on Galveston Bay. Galveston is a growing housing market and residential sales are up more than 50 percent in the last two years. Housing options in Galveston range from stately Victorian-era mansions along Broadway Boulevard to beach-front villas and bungalows. Several high-rise condominiums dot the Gulf Coast shoreline as well as apartment complexes. Subdivisions of single-family dwellings offer more traditional homes within the city while resort water-front properties often are built on stilts. Along the coast, the hottest segment of the market is upper-end homes priced at $200,000 or more. New developments along the canal and bay that feature recently constructed resort homes are an attractive option for newcomers to the area. Pirates' Cove is a new development nestled around the Galveston Country Club that offers views of the bay and the golf course from each home. Laffite's Cove is a new community in the canal area that is being developed by The Woodlands Corp. Again, once you have narrowed down your selection you can go to the Houston Police website and click on crime statistics to check out crime rates in those particular neighborhoods at: http://www.houstontx.gov/police/cs/beatp... Check out exemplary schools on the Texas Education Association website at: http://www.tea.state.tx.us/cgi/sas/broke... Houston neighborhoods tend to be ethnically diverse. If you can afford to live in an area; then you do, it's basically as simple as that. Housing in Houston is MUCH more afforable than in San Francisco. So don't be put off by the lower prices as you'll get a lot more house for your money here. I hope this information helps you in making your decision. Welcome to Houston! Others Clear lake area- that is where most people that work at Nasa live. Nice area Good schools etc. Check this link http://houston.about.com/od/neighborhood... I worked in Houston and the districts mention in that article are the best close to Nasa. Good luck! You'll do fine over there! pasadena, very close. it's only like , 2 miles away. |
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