Founded in the early 1940s as a planned community, Lake Jackson features a distinctive street layout designed by architect Alden B. Dow, with winding roads named after plants and memorable intersections like "This Way" and "That Way." The city's thoughtful design preserves the natural landscape while creating welcoming neighborhoods. Current data shows the average rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Lake Jackson is $1,025, compared to the Texas state average of $1,256.
Lake Jackson's location offers easy access to both city life and coastal recreation, with Houston 52 miles north and Gulf Coast beaches nearby. The city features Sea Center Texas, which houses an aquarium and redfish hatchery open to visitors. The local economy includes major employers like Dow Chemical Company and Brazosport Independent School District, while the retail sector serves the broader region, contributing to projected employment growth of 36.4% over the next decade.
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