Lake Jackson, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 27,050 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Low |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Lake Jackson lies south of Houston and southwest of Galveston, just north of the Gulf of Mexico.
Cultural Attractions
The city boasts the Dr. Freeman's Antique/Historical Dental Museum, Jackson Plantation Archaeological Site, and Sea Center Texas. The college campus houses the Museum of Natural Science.
Recreation
The city's Wilderness Park offers a hiking trail, views of the Brazos River, and wildlife, including wild pigs and alligators, spread out over 482 acres.
Historical
In the early 1940s, Lake Jackson was created as a housing project for employees of Dow Chemical Co.
Economy
Top employers include Dow Chemical Co., the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Infinity Group.
| Median home price [details] | $138,738 |
| Median home price, 2008 [details] | $143,125 |
| Number of home sales [details] | 466 |
| Median dwelling age (in years) | 24 |
| Average property taxes [details] | N/A |
| Place to state foreclosures [details] | 20 |
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