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Located in Harris and Chambers counties about 25 miles east of Houston in southeast Texas, Baytown has a population of 66,000 residents and is the 4th largest city in the Greater Houston metropolitan area.

Baytown is an industrial city with chemical plants, oil refineries, plastics and rubber plants being the major industries. The major employers are Exxon Chemical, ExxonMobil, Bayer, Chevron Phillips and Amoco.

Located on Galveston Bay, Baytown is a major water recreation destination with sailing and saltwater fishing being the favorite activities. Other Points of Interest are: The J.D. Walker Community Center, San Jacinto Battleground, Baytown Historical Museum, Republic of Texas Plaza and the Battleship TEXAS. The Galveston Island beaches are a popular destination for young and old and Golf enthusiasts have the Evergreen Point Golf Course to enjoy their sport. Bayland Park Marina has a boat launch with fishing dock and is a popular destination for fishing and boating.

Transportation is available at The George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Hobby Airport for air transportation and the METRO has service to downtown Houston.

Real Estate and home values have declined but are expected to hold steady or even rebound next year. When searching for new or existing homes and land for sale we recommend the Baytown Sun or the Houston Chronicle.

The Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District has 14 elementary schools, 5 junior highs and 3 high schools, plus Lee College for Higher Education.

In Conclusion: Baytown Texas is favorite bedroom community for those working in the Greater Houston area. The schools are good, outdoor activities are excellent and the shopping in Baytown and Houston is above average.

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