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Webster, TX

Webster is a city in the U.S. state of Texas located in Harris County, within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. Its population was 12,499 at the 2020 U.S. census.

Webster is located in southeastern Harris County at 29°32′19″N 95°07′10″W (29.538581, –95.119354). It is bordered to the north by the city of Houston and to the northeast by Nassau Bay. Clear Creek forms the southeastern border of Webster and is the Harris County / Galveston County line. League City borders Webster to the south and southwest, in both counties. 

Interstate 45 runs through the western side of Webster, with access from exits 23 through 25. Downtown Houston is 22 miles (35 km) to the northwest, and Galveston is 28 miles (45 km) to the southeast. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.6 square miles (17.0 km²), of which 0.23 square miles (0.6 km²), or 3.24%, is covered by water.

The community was founded in 1879 by James W. Webster under the name "Gardentown". It was established initially as a colony for settlers from England. It began as a stopover for travelers between Houston/Harrisburg, Galveston, Kemah, and Seabrook. Eventually, railroads, such as the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railway, were built through the area. Farmers in the area raised pears and other produce.

In 1903, the Houston Chamber of Commerce invited Seito Saibara, a former Japanese member of parliament and a Christian theologian, to come to Texas to teach rice farming. Rice at that time was emerging as an important cash crop. Saibara settled in Webster and established a small farming community of Japanese Christians. Saibara and his son Kiyoaki established the foundations of what became the rice industry of the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Health and wellness are integral aspects of life in Webster. The city provides residents with access to quality healthcare services through institutions such as Clear Lake Regional Medical Center, ensuring the well-being of its community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Webster Parks and Recreation Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Steelworx Gym & Training Center, Orangetheory Gym, and Fitness Connection. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Webster, such as Walnut Park and Green Acres Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and the enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Webster, TX are Texas Avenue Park, Challenger Seven Memorial Park, and Clear Lake & Bay Area.

Population: 12,182 (2023). ZIP code: 77598. Area code: 281. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Area: 6.62 sq mi (17.15 km²).

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What is Webster, TX famous for?

Located right in between downtown Houston and the Galveston area, Webster is home to the Space Center Houston and gateway to NASA and the Clear Lake Business District. Aside from spectacular space adventures, Webster offers a plethora of outdoor entertainment, plenty of fun for the kids, and over 150 fabulous restaurants to please every palate. Be sure you are prepared to shop until you drop, maybe spend your last dime, at any of the 32 premier shopping centers in the area.

Is Webster, TX a good place to live?

Webster is in Harris County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Webster offers residents an urban feel and most residents rent their homes. In Webster, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Webster and residents tend to lean liberal. 

What is the ethnicity of Webster, TX?

Webster, TX is home to a population of 12.3k people, of which 84.8% are citizens. As of 2021, 19.2% of Webster, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.36k people). In 2021, there were 1.74 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.1k people) in Webster, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.92k White (Hispanic) and 1.82k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Webster

Clear Lake Regional Medical Center

Webster Parks and Recreation Department

Steelworx Gym & Training Center

Orangetheory Gym 

Fitness Connection

Walnut Park 

Green Acres Park

Texas Avenue Park

Challenger Seven Memorial Park

Clear Lake & Bay Area

Tour Texas

Niche

Data USA

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