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Atascocita, Texas

       
Total population 48,511 Average January/July temperatures 51.3° / 82.9°
Median home price $ 171,172 Annual Precipitation 39.17 in. /yr.
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Atascocita, Texas

This southern Texas city is near Houston.

Cultural Attractions
The city is a short drive away from the Humble Civic Center and Arena, yet provides a peaceful setting for community living.
Economy
Atascocita is considered to be a fast-growing neighborhood, and is mostly residential.
Geography
Bordered by Lake Houston, Atascocita sits northeast of Houston
Historical
The Atascocita Trail, which runs through the town, was the most extensively-traveled road in all of Texas by 1820.
Recreation
The 12,000-acre Lake Houston provides fishing, boating, and jet skiiing opportunities.  There are also numerous community golf courses.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 61.44 ° / 41.2 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 92.53 ° / 73.36 °
Precipitation (?) 39.17 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 25 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 321
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 81
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 171,172
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $76935.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $70704
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .300 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 59
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 90
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 38
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 59
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 5
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 84
Number of libraries within the county (?) 94
Number of museums within the county (?) 62
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 17
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 48,511
Population density (?) 1,759 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 140.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,889 people
Education (?) 31 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 222
Number of clinics within the county (?) 1,138
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 28
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