Baytown, Texas

Population 72,044

Baytown is located in Harris County, TX. The population is 72,044, making Baytown the 6th largest city in Harris County.

There are 26 public schools in Baytown with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Baytown is moderate , and there are 244 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Baytown is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Baytown property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Baytown include Morgans Point, Highlands and Beach City.

Baytown Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 15.7%

Crime Rate

38.82% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 497
  • Violent Crimes: 418
  • Robbery: 117
  • Burglary: 575
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

60.01% Higher than national avg.
  • 244 offenders in Baytown
  • 33.87 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

381 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 36
  • Superfunds: 19
  • Tanks & Spills: 326

Unemployment

High 10.0%
  • Texas unemployment average: 4.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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26 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Baytown, TX and 4 private schools. Homefacts rates Baytown's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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244 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Baytown, TX

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190 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Baytown, TX issued 190 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Baytown, TX issued 114 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $863
  • 1 Bedroom: $933
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,478
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,893

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Environmental Hazards

381 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (121/132)
    Baytown, TX has 91.67% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Baytown, TX is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.49 Average
    Baytown, TX is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 55.87°
  • February 58.35°
  • March 64.67°
  • April 71.03°
  • May 78.17°
  • June 84.4°
  • July 84.83°
  • August 86.04°
  • September 80.88°
  • October 72.13°
  • November 63.85°
  • December 56.92°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Baytown, TX

Earthquakes
Baytown, TX has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Baytown, TX has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Baytown, TX has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Baytown, TX has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Baytown, TX: $56,892

Unemployment

Unemployment in Baytown is 10.0%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 55.74%
White Collar - 44.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Greg Abbott
  • Sen. John Cornyn
  • Sen. Ted Cruz

City Representatives

  • Brian Babin

Neighborhood Info

3 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

45 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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