Brazoria County, Texas
Lake Jackson Real Estate and Local Guide
Lake Jackson is a planned suburban city in Brazoria County, developed in 1942 as a company town for Dow Chemical workers and known for its winding, tree-lined streets.
Living in Lake Jackson
Several downtown streets carry whimsical names such as This Way, That Way, and Any Way, laid out to curve around existing trees. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $89,623 median household
EducationAbout 28.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyBrazoria County
Homes in Lake Jackson
Median owner-occupied home valueAbout $248,900
- About 62% of the city's occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- Roughly two-thirds (67%) of housing units are single-family detached homes.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Lake Jackson home
Sea Center Texas
Source: tpwd.texas.gov
Marine aquarium and hatchery home to the world's largest redfish hatchery
Buc-ee's headquarters
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Corporate home of the Buc-ee's travel-center chain, which opened its first store here
Lake Jackson Historical Museum
Source: ljhistory.org
Local history museum operated by the Lake Jackson Historical Association
MacLean Park
Source: lakejackson-tx.gov
City park with walking trails, playgrounds, sports courts, and picnic areas