Brazosportis a multi-city community located
in south Texas at the mouth of the Brazos and San Bernard rivers. Approximately 50 miles
south of Houston, the Brazosport area is
comprised of eight cities: Clute, Freeport, Jones Creek, Lake Jackson, Oyster Creek, Quintana, Richwood, and Surfside Beach.
Brazosport is
the home of the largest basic chemical complex in the world which includes
chemical manufacturing, petro-chemical processing, varied other manufacturing,
offshore extraction support complexes, deep-water port activities, airport, tourism, sports and commercial
fishing
Aside from the fact that BrazoriaCounty
is steeped in natural history and beauty, there are many other reasons why
national magazines frequently list the Brazosport area as one of the most
desirable places in the country to live, for instance, the excellent school
system, lower cost of living, affordable housing, and abundant job opportunity.
The close proximity to one of the nation's foremost metropolitan areas has also
made the economic base solid and allowed large growth in manufacturing and
retail business.
Brazosport's pristine gulf coast area offers miles of
sandy beaches, lots of good fishing, numerous local and county parks, and some
of the best birding in the state. Abundant local festivals draw many tourists
to the area. Brazosport is sometimes referred to as the "Capital of Texas
for Festivals." The average annual temperature hovers around seventy-one
degrees and the climate is tropical in nature, these factors combine to make
ideal weather year-round for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can choose from many
different hotels, beach houses, RV parks, or Bed & Breakfast Inns for their
stay. You can be sure whether you choose Brazosport for a visit, or your next
home, you won't be disappointed.