Located 35 minutes from Houston, on the Galveston bay in southern Harris County, La Porte seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Metropolitan Houston. With a population of around 31,880 residents according to the 2000 census, La Porte has something for everyone.
The La Porte-Bayshore Gulf breezes and trolling shrimping boats blend into the romantic history of early Texas and old Sylvan Beach. The residents take great pride in their city's rich history but don't mind sharing it with the newcomers who have flooded the city in recent decades
With pedestrian friendly streets and tempting fresh seafood restaurants, visitors are encouraged to stroll down Main and Broadway Streets - the city's main corridors - and browse the mostly locally owned gift and tourism businesses that line the streets. Relax and enjoy the tennis courts, wave pool, golf course, museums, fishing, the Historical trail and the cool breezes off Galveston Bay. La Porte offers outdoor recreation year round for the entire family.
The median income for a household in the La Porte area is $60,034. While new construction homes predominate in the low $100s to larger spreads in the $350's, older original homes are still available in the city for renovation.
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Located 35 minutes from Houston, on the Galveston bay in southern Harris County, La Porte seems worlds away from the hustle and bustle of Metropolitan Houston. With a population of around 31,880 residents according to the 2000 census, La Porte has something for everyone.
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