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League CityTrails on land and water

Want a Clear Lake address with paddle trails, about 100 subdivisions to pick from and I-45 running right through town? League City gives you a lot of choice. Just remember this is Galveston County, so windstorm certificates, the flood map and the subdivision's tax districts belong in your budget before you pick a street.

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League City from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).

  • $0.3635City of League City tax rate per $100, 20251

Why people choose League City

What sets League City apart.

The city lists 15 parks, 24 miles of hike and bike trails and 6 miles of paddle trails, and Hometown Heroes Park adds a recreation center, summer pool and 5K loop.23

The city counts about 100 subdivisions, and HAR's ZIP 77573 list runs from League City Townsites and Newport to newer sections such as Westland Ranch and Samara.45

What stands out

  • An old town under live oaks. The League City Historic District has 19th century homes and buildings under live oaks the founders planted more than 100 years ago.6
  • I-45 and SH 3 through town. I-45 and SH 3 both run through the city, and METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.78
  • Groceries and an ER inside the city. Two H-E-B stores with pharmacies are in League City, and UTMB Health runs a hospital with an emergency room on the Gulf Freeway.910

Interactive neighborhood map

League City and its neighbors, on one map.

Tap the gold dot for League City’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.

  • League City
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  • Golf course
  • Grocery, park or hospital

Neighborhood dots are approximate centers; we don’t draw subdivision, city or district boundaries. Filter rules: Golf nearby: Nearest golf course 1 mile or less (straight line from the neighborhood center). Near parks: A mapped park 1.5 miles or less from the neighborhood center. Larger homes: HAR 2025 median home size of 2,800 sq ft or more. Established: HAR 2025 median year built before 1995. Newer homes: HAR 2025 median year built 2010 or later. Larger lots: HAR 2025 median lot of 9,000 sq ft or more.

Daily life

What everyday life in League City looks like.

From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.

Errands along I-45 and League City Parkway

The Bay Colony H-E-B and UTMB's hospital are on the Gulf Freeway, and League City Market H-E-B and Hometown Heroes Park are on E League City Parkway.109

On the water

Walter Hall Park on SH 3 has a county boat ramp on Clear Creek, and the city's paddle trails add 6 miles of water routes.112

New roads on the west side

Landing Boulevard, Hobbs Road, Bay Area Boulevard, Maple Leaf Drive and West Boulevard were expected to connect to FM 517 as west side subdivisions fill in.12

Neighborhood comparison

League City and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.

Tap Compare on League City and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.

Aerial view centered on League City. USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
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League City

League City

League City is the largest city in Galveston County, on the south shore of Clear Lake along I-45 between Houston and Galveston, with part of the city in Harris County.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

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Webster

Webster is a 6.7 square mile city in Harris County on I-45 and NASA Parkway, next to Johnson Space Center, with Clear Creek as its southern border.

  • $263KHAR 2025 median value
  • 1,530Median sq ft
  • 1972Median year built
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Friendswood

Friendswood is a city in northwest Galveston County and southern Harris County, with Clear Creek dividing the two counties. Quakers founded it in 1895, and it incorporated in 1960.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

  • West Ranch Municipal District No. 1 (where it applies): $0.2000 per $100 (2025)
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Lago Mar

Texas City in Galveston County, on the west side of I-45 north of FM 1764, between Houston and Galveston; a later east side lies east of I-45 south of the Holland Road extension.

  • $353KHAR 2025 median value
  • 2,215Median sq ft
  • 2021Median year built
  • Galveston County MUD No. 57: $0.9000 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
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Pearland

Pearland is a city south of Houston along SH 288 and the Sam Houston Tollway.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

  • Independence Park, 0.9 mi
  • Brazoria County MUD 17: $0.2000 per $100 (2025) and 1 more
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Meridiana

Brazoria County just off State Highway 288 at Meridiana Parkway, south of Pearland, in Iowa Colony and Manvel.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

  • Meridiana master homeowners association (legal name not published on the developer site): $1,330 per year (2026)
  • Brazoria County MUD No. 55: $0.9000 per $100 (2025) and 2 more
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Southdale

Southdale is a subdivision in the east part of the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), first built right after World War II as small houses for veterans.

  • $941KHAR 2025 median value
  • 3,422Median sq ft
  • 2000Median year built
  • Evelyn's Park, 0.5 mi
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Braeburn Country Club Estates

Braeburn Country Club Estates is a subdivision of about 460 single-family homes in the City of Bellaire (ZIP 77401), including Braeburn Drive in the western part of the city.

  • $1.75MHAR 2025 median value
  • 5,281Median sq ft
  • 1997Median year built
  • Evelyn's Park, 1.8 mi
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Sienna

Missouri City, eastern Fort Bend County, adjacent to Sugar Land; Sienna Parkway is the main road, reached from State Highway 6, with the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road running north toward Beltway 8 and Loop 610.

HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.

  • Sienna Residential Association (SRA): $1,580 year (2026)
  • Sienna Plantation Municipal Utility District No. 12: $0.5400 per $100 (2024)
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Home figures: HAR.com 2025 Facts, as HAR shows them. Dues and tax rates: official sources with the year. Aerials: USGS The National Map (public domain).

Five things you might not know

League City details worth knowing.

  1. 01

    South shore of Clear Lake

    The city sits on the south shore of Clear Lake, about 30 miles south of downtown Houston by the city's own description. Clear Creek runs along its northern border and flows into Clear Lake and out to Galveston Bay.7

  2. 02

    Two counties

    The Handbook of Texas calls League City the largest city in Galveston County, and the Harris County Appraisal District also lists the City of League City as a taxing unit, because part of the city is in Harris County. The appraisal district for the address decides which county's tax units apply.7

  3. 03

    From Clear Creek to League City

    A post office named Clear Creek opened in 1874, and Galveston businessman J. C. League renamed the town League City after buying land in the early 1890s. NASA began building the Manned Spacecraft Center, now Johnson Space Center, on the north shore of Clear Lake in 1961, and the city grew from 2,622 residents in 1960 to 83,560 in 2010.7

  4. 04

    A historic district with old oaks

    The city describes 19th century homes and buildings scattered through the League City Historic District, under live oaks planted by the founders more than 100 years ago. The city has a Historic District Commission that meets on its public calendar.6

  5. 05

    About 100 subdivisions

    The city counts about 100 subdivisions. HAR's ZIP 77573 neighborhood list runs from older sections such as League City Townsites and Newport to newer ones such as Westland Ranch and Samara, so home ages and lot sizes vary widely from one subdivision to the next.4

Getting around

From League City to the rest of Houston.

Main routes: I-45 (Gulf Freeway) and SH 3 through the city, FM 646 and FM 517 on the west side, and the planned SH 99 Segment B-1 toll road from FM 646 toward Alvin.713

Straight-line distance, not road miles. Traffic changes by the hour, so we don’t publish drive times; the route link opens Google Maps with current traffic, which is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Neighborhood matchmaker

Which nearby neighborhood fits you best?

Compare League City with nearby neighborhoods in five questions. Matches use only HAR 2025 neighborhood figures, official tax rates and straight-line distances, never anything about who lives there.

1. What’s your home budget?
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3. What kind of home? Pick any

Style and stories vary house by house, so they shape your home search link, not the ranking.

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League City market dashboard

What the market around League City is doing.

HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for League City alone. HAR’s League City and Clear Lake Area market areas cover the communities around League City; we don’t claim League City sits inside either one. These are HAR’s own monthly single-family figures, read Nov. 6, 2026; HAR’s market areas have their own boundaries, so read them as the bigger picture.

League City

HAR market area · single-family

  • $390,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 163Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 836Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 4.4Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 26Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • +23.5%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update14

Clear Lake Area

HAR market area · single-family

  • $352,000Median sold price, Sep 2026
  • 71Homes sold, Sep 2026
  • 371Active listings, Oct 2026
  • 3.6Months of inventory, Oct 2026
  • 24Median days on market, Sep 2026
  • -14.5%Active listings vs. a year ago

HAR price trends · HAR market update15

Monthly trends

Source: HAR.com market area price trends (single-family sold and active tables). Reporting month shown on each point.

Neighborhood comparisons

HAR.com neighborhood pages, “2025 Facts” (checked Oct. 14, 2026). Neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals. HAR market areas and neighborhoods have different boundaries, so compare like with like.

Greater Houston for context (September 2026): $325,000 median sale price, 40,192 active listings, 5.5 months of inventory. HAR, released Oct. 14, 202616.

What it means: months of inventory near 5 to 6 is usually called balanced. Subdivision-level pending sales and price reductions aren’t on HAR’s public pages; Michael can pull them from the MLS.

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Homeownership costs

What it costs to own in League City.

Galveston County is in TWIA's catastrophe area, so homes built since 1988 need a WPI-8 certificate for TWIA coverage, and most roof replacements and major repairs need a windstorm inspection.1718

Nothing is pre-filled for insurance. Get quotes for the specific address, including flood, even outside a mapped zone.

No rate is filled in for you. For reference, Freddie Mac’s average 30-year rate was 7.32% the week of Oct. 22, 2026. Lenders quote by credit and loan type.

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Rates: each unit’s adopted rate from official sources, with its year1. Our record also lists Dickinson ISD (parts of the city) for parts of the area; the estimate uses Clear Creek ISD. The appraisal account shows which applies. Galveston County units: Galveston County (2025), Galveston County Road and Flood (2025).

Before you move here

The Good, The Bad & The Reality.

Want a Clear Lake address with paddle trails, about 100 subdivisions to pick from and I-45 running right through town? League City gives you a lot of choice. Just remember this is Galveston County, so windstorm certificates, the flood map and the subdivision's tax districts belong in your budget before you pick a street.

The Good

  • Trails on land and waterThe city lists 15 parks, 24 miles of hike and bike trails and 6 miles of paddle trails, and Hometown Heroes Park adds a recreation center, summer pool and 5K loop.23
  • A lot of subdivisions to choose fromThe city counts about 100 subdivisions, and HAR's ZIP 77573 list runs from League City Townsites and Newport to newer sections such as Westland Ranch and Samara.45
  • An old town under live oaksThe League City Historic District has 19th century homes and buildings under live oaks the founders planted more than 100 years ago.6
  • I-45 and SH 3 through townI-45 and SH 3 both run through the city, and METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.78
  • Groceries and an ER inside the cityTwo H-E-B stores with pharmacies are in League City, and UTMB Health runs a hospital with an emergency room on the Gulf Freeway.910

The Bad

  • First-tier coastal countyGalveston County is in TWIA's catastrophe area, so homes built since 1988 need a WPI-8 certificate for TWIA coverage, and most roof replacements and major repairs need a windstorm inspection.1718
  • The floodplain grew in 2019FEMA's maps effective Aug. 15, 2019 put 3,730 League City homes in the 100-year floodplain, up from 1,265, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek into the city.2021
  • Taxes change with the addressCity ($0.36355), county ($0.32266) and Clear Creek ISD ($0.969) are the 2025 base, but Dickinson ISD ($1.142) covers part of the city, part is in Harris County, and MUDs and drainage districts on Galveston CAD's sheet run up to $1.50 per $100.119
  • Years of west side buildingLegacy plans about 1,630 homes and Hines 2,730 lots on the west side, with Hines' first lots slated for late 2027, and TxDOT's SH 99 Segment B-1 toll road from FM 646 is still unbuilt.2324
  • Drainage work in progressThe city planned over $50 million in drainage projects, including the $12 million Benson Bayou Regional Pond set for construction in 2028, so expect work zones and some projects that are still years out.22

The Reality

  • Michael’s bottom lineLeague City is really a hundred different neighborhoods, so shop the subdivision, not the city name. Before you fall for a floor plan, pull the appraisal record to see the school district, county and any MUD, look up the lot on the 2019 flood map, and ask for the WPI-8. If you are looking on the west side, find out what is planned on the land behind the house.
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want a wide choice of subdivisions, from the historic district to new west side construction
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want city trails, paddle trails and Clear Lake close by
  • You may love it ifBuyers who want I-45 and SH 3 running through town
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want to live next to Johnson Space Center with two ER hospitals inside the city, look at Webster.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a swimmable lagoon and new homes from around $300,000, see Lago Mar.
  • Consider elsewhere ifIf you want new construction inland on SH 288 in Alvin ISD, compare Meridiana.

Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: League City is really a hundred different neighborhoods, so shop the subdivision, not the city name. Before you fall for a floor plan, pull the appraisal record to see the school district, county and any MUD, look up the lot on the 2019 flood map, and ask for the WPI-8. If you are looking on the west side, find out what is planned on the land behind the house.

Schools

Schools for a League City address.

City ($0.36355), county ($0.32266) and Clear Creek ISD ($0.969) are the 2025 base, but Dickinson ISD ($1.142) covers part of the city, part is in Harris County, and MUDs and drainage districts on Galveston CAD's sheet run up to $1.50 per $100.119

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. We don’t publish ratings or rankings.

Flood research

Flood research for a League City address.

FEMA's maps effective Aug. 15, 2019 put 3,730 League City homes in the 100-year floodplain, up from 1,265, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek into the city.2021

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  1. 2025

    Taxes change with the address

    City ($0.36355), county ($0.32266) and Clear Creek ISD ($0.969) are the 2025 base, but Dickinson ISD ($1.142) covers part of the city, part is in Harris County, and MUDs and drainage districts on Galveston CAD's sheet run up to $1.50 per $100.1

  2. 2028

    Drainage work in progress

    The city planned over $50 million in drainage projects, including the $12 million Benson Bayou Regional Pond set for construction in 2028, so expect work zones and some projects that are still years out.22

No map can say a property won’t flood. Check the official map, the seller’s disclosure, flood insurance and the elevation of the specific home. Michael is a broker, not a flood engineer or insurance agent.

Compare

League City vs. nearby choices.

HAR 2025 values where HAR publishes them, straight-line distances and links to each full guide. Nothing here is a rating.

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Questions buyers actually ask

League City questions, answered.

Which local taxing units apply in League City besides Galveston County?

Our records show City of League City at $0.3635 per $100 (2025); Clear Creek ISD at $0.9690 per $100 (2025). Rates and years are as each office lists them; the GCAD account for a specific address shows which units apply.

Sources: galvestoncad.org.

What did HAR’s League City market area show this fall for buyers looking at League City?

On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $390,000 for single-family homes in its League City market area, with 163 sales that month, 836 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 4.4 months of inventory. HAR’s area has its own boundaries; ask for a subdivision-level report before pricing or offering.

Source: HAR.com market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026).

More questions and answers are in the resource center below.

Tools

Plan your move to League City.

Neighborhood matchmakerLeague City vs. nearby neighborhoods.Ownership cost calculatorTaxes by unit, dues, insurance, mortgage.Affordability calculatorWhat price fits your budget.Flood researchOfficial maps for any address.True cost of ownershipTaxes by unit, exemptions, insurance.Houston flood map guideHow to read the official maps.South and Southeast HoustonThe wider area, compared.

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League City at a Glance

South shore of Clear Lake. The city sits on the south shore of Clear Lake, about 30 miles south of downtown Houston by the city's own description. Clear Creek runs along its northern border and flows into Clear Lake and out to Galveston Bay. Handbook of Texas: League City City of League City: About

Two counties. The Handbook of Texas calls League City the largest city in Galveston County, and the Harris County Appraisal District also lists the City of League City as a taxing unit, because part of the city is in Harris County. The appraisal district for the address decides which county's tax units apply. Handbook of Texas: League City HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report)

From Clear Creek to League City. A post office named Clear Creek opened in 1874, and Galveston businessman J. C. League renamed the town League City after buying land in the early 1890s. NASA began building the Manned Spacecraft Center, now Johnson Space Center, on the north shore of Clear Lake in 1961, and the city grew from 2,622 residents in 1960 to 83,560 in 2010. Handbook of Texas: League City

A historic district with old oaks. The city describes 19th century homes and buildings scattered through the League City Historic District, under live oaks planted by the founders more than 100 years ago. The city has a Historic District Commission that meets on its public calendar. City of League City: About City of League City

About 100 subdivisions. The city counts about 100 subdivisions. HAR's ZIP 77573 neighborhood list runs from older sections such as League City Townsites and Newport to newer ones such as Westland Ranch and Samara, so home ages and lot sizes vary widely from one subdivision to the next. City of League City HAR.com: ZIP 77573 neighborhoods

The west side is still filling in. Community Impact reported more than 5,500 undeveloped acres on the city's west side in May 2026, including Hillwood's Legacy, a 700-plus acre community planned for about 1,630 homes on the Friendswood border. Hines bought more than 1,500 acres there in 2025 for a community of 2,730 lots, with first lots slated for late 2027. Community Impact: Legacy to bring 1,630 homes to League City (May 2026) Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025)

Parks, trails and paddling. The parks department lists 603 or more acres of city parks and open space, 15 city parks, two dog parks, 24 miles of hike and bike trails and 6 miles of paddle trails. Hometown Heroes Park on League City Parkway has the recreation center, a summer pool, a dog park and a 5K loop. City of League City: Parks and Cultural Services City of League City: Hometown Heroes Park

Space center, medical and the plants. The city points to jobs in the medical, energy, aerospace, marine and petrochemical industries, with Johnson Space Center across Clear Lake. UTMB Health runs a hospital with an emergency room on the Gulf Freeway in League City. City of League City: About Handbook of Texas: League City UTMB Health: League City Campus

I-45, SH 3 and a future Grand Parkway. I-45 and SH 3 run through the city. TxDOT's SH 99 Segment B-1 is a planned four-lane toll road of about 14 miles from FM 646 in League City to south of FM 2403 in Alvin; it is not yet built. Handbook of Texas: League City TxDOT: SH 99 Segment B-1

Approximate center of League City, © OpenStreetMap contributors. Boundaries are not shown; confirm an address with the appraisal district.

Homes and the League City Market

HAR does not show a single 2025 neighborhood record we could match to League City, so we do not publish home statistics here.

Community Impact reported that Hines expects builders Highland Homes, Newmark Homes, Westin Homes, David Weekley Homes and Chesmar Homes in its west side community, with projected prices of $400,000 to $800,000 and home construction starting in early 2028. Hillwood's Legacy opened model homes in December 2025 and expects sales to continue for five to six years. Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025) Community Impact: Legacy to bring 1,630 homes to League City (May 2026)

Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for League City are MLS figures that HAR’s public pages do not publish by neighborhood. Ask for a current MLS report for the sections you are considering.

View homes for sale in League City

Live HAR.com search for League City; if it shows no homes, none are listed under that name right now. Widen the search or ask us.

Property Taxes, HOA and MUD in League City

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
City of League City$0.363550 per $1002025Source
Galveston County$0.322660 per $1002025Source
Galveston County Road and Flood$0.003000 per $1002025Source
Clear Creek ISD$0.969000 per $1002025Source
Dickinson ISD (parts of the city)$1.142000 per $1002025Source

Galveston CAD's taxing units page still linked only the 2025 rates when checked, and the Harris County Tax Office table showed 0 for League City and Clear Creek ISD for 2026, so 2026 adopted rates were not yet posted. The 2025 rates are shown. Galveston CAD: taxing units Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates

Whether a home is also in a MUD, water district or drainage district depends on the address. Galveston CAD's 2025 sheet lists dozens of these across the county, with 2025 rates from $0 to $1.50 per $100, and three drainage districts from $0.04508 to $0.11555. Pull the appraisal record before comparing two League City homes. Galveston CAD 2025 tax rates

Homes in the Harris County part of the city are billed by Harris County units instead of Galveston County: for 2026, Harris County $0.4175, the Flood Control District $0.05266, the Hospital District $0.19528 and the Port of Houston $0.00603 per $100. Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report)

HOA and deed restrictions

No assessment amount is published by an official source, so we do not show one. The resale certificate for the address shows what it owes.

There is no citywide HOA. Each of the city's roughly 100 subdivisions has its own deed restrictions and association, or none, so dues, transfer fees and rules come from that association's resale certificate. City of League City

Rates are per $100 of taxable value; a tax bill also depends on the appraised value, exemptions and which units cover the address. Look an address up: Galveston Central Appraisal District property search, Galveston County Tax Office, Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.

Schools Serving League City

The city names two districts: Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD, and Galveston CAD lists rates for both. Clear Creek ISD's District Map and School Finder and Dickinson ISD's attendance zone tool match an address to its campuses; assignments vary by address. City of League City: About Galveston CAD 2025 tax rates Clear Creek ISD: District Map and School Finder

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision.

Flood and Drainage Research for League City

Community Impact reported 500-year flood events along Clear Creek in Hurricane Harvey (2017), from SH 288 in Pearland through Friendswood and into League City. A 2025 report said League City neighborhoods saw flood waters rise to about a foot in Harvey, according to city drainage study documents. Community Impact: Harvey along Clear Creek (Sept. 2017) Community Impact: League City drainage projects (Nov. 2025)

When FEMA's updated maps took effect on Aug. 15, 2019, Community Impact reported homes in League City's 100-year floodplain rising from 1,265 to 3,730, and the share of the city in a floodplain growing from about 24.2% to 50.4%. Community Impact: updated flood maps in League City (Aug. 2019)

League City planned to spend over $50 million on drainage, including $31 million in fiscal 2025-26, with projects such as the $12 million Benson Bayou Regional Pond (construction 2028) and a Lower Clear Creek and Dickinson Bayou watershed study whose second phase was slated for 2026. Community Impact: League City drainage projects (Nov. 2025)

Galveston County is one of TDI's 14 first-tier coastal counties in the TWIA catastrophe area. TWIA requires a windstorm certificate of compliance (WPI-8) for coverage on structures built on or after January 1, 1988, and most new construction, roof replacements and major repairs need a windstorm inspection. TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026) TDI: Do you need a windstorm inspection?

Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate, and price flood insurance before your option period ends.

Everyday Places Near League City

Groceries

Shopping

  • Baybrook Mall 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood, north of the city off I-45

Hospitals and urgent care

Fitness

  • Hometown Heroes Park 1001 E League City Parkway (city recreation center, summer pool, dog park, 5K loop)

Parks and trails

Entertainment

Each place links to its own site and was confirmed operating on Nov. 3, 2026. Listed by location, not a ranking or a recommendation.

Getting Around from League City

I-45 (the Gulf Freeway) runs through League City north toward downtown Houston and south toward Galveston, and SH 3 runs parallel to it through the city. Handbook of Texas: League City

METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane from lots in the Bay Area to downtown (routes 247 and 249), and route 297 runs on the Gulf Freeway to the Texas Medical Center. METRO: Park and Ride

On the west side, Landing Boulevard, Hobbs Road, Bay Area Boulevard, Maple Leaf Drive and West Boulevard were expected to connect to FM 517, and TxDOT's planned SH 99 Segment B-1 toll road would start at FM 646. Community Impact: League City's west side (Feb. 2023) TxDOT: SH 99 Segment B-1

We name routes rather than quote drive times, which change with the hour and the exact address. Straight-line miles to both airports are on the fact sheet below.

League City Questions Buyers Ask

What are the pros and cons of living in League City?

The pros are about 100 subdivisions to choose from, 24 miles of city trails and 6 miles of paddle trails, I-45 through the city and a hospital on the Gulf Freeway. The cons are Galveston County's windstorm rules, a floodplain that covered about half the city on the 2019 FEMA maps, possible MUD or drainage district taxes depending on the subdivision, and years of west side construction ahead.

Sources: City of League City: Parks and Cultural Services TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026) Community Impact: updated flood maps in League City (Aug. 2019) Checked Nov. 3, 2026

How much do homes in League City cost?

HAR publishes its yearly facts by subdivision, not for the whole city, so there is no single League City market value to quote here. For new construction, Community Impact reported projected prices of $400,000 to $800,000 for Hines' west side community. Ask for an MLS report on the subdivisions you are considering.

Sources: HAR.com: ZIP 77573 neighborhoods Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025) Checked Nov. 3, 2026

What is the League City property tax rate, and will I pay a MUD?

For 2025, Galveston CAD lists League City at $0.36355 per $100, Galveston County at $0.32266, county road and flood at $0.003 and Clear Creek ISD at $0.969 (Dickinson ISD is $1.142 where it applies). MUD, water and drainage districts depend on the subdivision, so read the appraisal record for the address.

Sources: Galveston CAD 2025 tax rates Checked Nov. 3, 2026

Is League City in Galveston County or Harris County?

Mostly Galveston County, where it is the largest city, but part of League City is in Harris County. In that part the Harris County units replace Galveston County's, for example Harris County at $0.4175 per $100 for 2026, so confirm the county on the appraisal record.

Sources: Handbook of Texas: League City Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report) Checked Nov. 3, 2026

What HOA fees should I expect in League City?

It depends on the subdivision. The city has about 100 of them and no citywide association, so the dues, transfer fees and rules come from that subdivision's association and its resale certificate.

Sources: City of League City Checked Nov. 3, 2026

Do I need windstorm insurance in League City?

Galveston County is a first-tier coastal county in TWIA's catastrophe area. TWIA requires a WPI-8 certificate of compliance for structures built on or after January 1, 1988, so ask the seller for the home's certificates, including for any newer roof, and get wind, homeowners and flood quotes during the option period.

Sources: TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026) TDI: Do you need a windstorm inspection? Checked Nov. 3, 2026

Where do League City residents buy groceries?

Two H-E-B stores with pharmacies are in the city: League City Market on E League City Parkway and Bay Colony on the South Gulf Freeway. Baybrook Mall is north of the city in Friendswood.

Sources: H-E-B: League City Market H-E-B: Bay Colony Baybrook Mall Checked Nov. 3, 2026

How do people commute from League City into Houston?

I-45 is the main route north to downtown Houston, with SH 3 alongside it. METRO's Southeast park and ride routes from the Bay Area use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, and route 297 goes to the Texas Medical Center.

Sources: Handbook of Texas: League City METRO: Park and Ride Checked Nov. 3, 2026

Where are the newer homes in League City?

Mostly on the west side, which had more than 5,500 undeveloped acres in 2026. Hillwood's Legacy plans about 1,630 homes, with first residents in early 2026, and Hines plans 2,730 lots with home construction starting in early 2028. TxDOT's planned SH 99 Segment B-1 would begin at FM 646.

Sources: Community Impact: Legacy to bring 1,630 homes to League City (May 2026) Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025) TxDOT: SH 99 Segment B-1 Checked Nov. 3, 2026

What should I check before making an offer in League City?

Check the FEMA zone and elevation certificate for the lot, since the 2019 maps more than doubled the homes in the 100-year floodplain, and get flood and windstorm quotes. Confirm the county, school district and any MUD or drainage district on the appraisal record, and read the subdivision's deed restrictions and resale certificate.

Sources: Community Impact: updated flood maps in League City (Aug. 2019) FEMA Flood Map Service Center Galveston CAD 2025 tax rates Checked Nov. 3, 2026

Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal

Why Live in League City? The Good, The Bad & The Reality

Want a Clear Lake address with paddle trails, about 100 subdivisions to pick from and I-45 running right through town? League City gives you a lot of choice. Just remember this is Galveston County, so windstorm certificates, the flood map and the subdivision's tax districts belong in your budget before you pick a street.

Neighborhood Reality Check

Why You’ll Love It

  • Trails on land and water
  • A lot of subdivisions to choose from
  • An old town under live oaks

What Might Surprise You

  • First-tier coastal county
  • The floodplain grew in 2019
  • Taxes change with the address

Everyday Convenience

  • Nearest H-E-B: Bay Colony H-E-B, 2.5 mi
  • ER: UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital, 1.5 mi
  • Shopping: Baybrook Mall, 4.5 mi
  • Park: Clear Lake Park, 4.8 mi

Straight-line miles.

Michael’s Take

League City is really a hundred different neighborhoods, so shop the subdivision, not the city name.

Compare nearby:

Five Reasons People Love Living in League City

  1. 1
    Trails on land and water

    The city lists 15 parks, 24 miles of hike and bike trails and 6 miles of paddle trails, and Hometown Heroes Park adds a recreation center, summer pool and 5K loop.

    City of League City: Parks and Cultural Services City of League City: Hometown Heroes Park

  2. 2
    A lot of subdivisions to choose from

    The city counts about 100 subdivisions, and HAR's ZIP 77573 list runs from League City Townsites and Newport to newer sections such as Westland Ranch and Samara.

    City of League City HAR.com: ZIP 77573 neighborhoods

  3. 3
    An old town under live oaks

    The League City Historic District has 19th century homes and buildings under live oaks the founders planted more than 100 years ago.

    City of League City: About

  4. 4
    I-45 and SH 3 through town

    I-45 and SH 3 both run through the city, and METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.

    Handbook of Texas: League City METRO: Park and Ride

  5. 5
    Groceries and an ER inside the city

    Two H-E-B stores with pharmacies are in League City, and UTMB Health runs a hospital with an emergency room on the Gulf Freeway.

    H-E-B: League City Market H-E-B: Bay Colony UTMB Health: League City Campus

Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to League City

  1. 1
    First-tier coastal county

    Galveston County is in TWIA's catastrophe area, so homes built since 1988 need a WPI-8 certificate for TWIA coverage, and most roof replacements and major repairs need a windstorm inspection.

    TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026) TDI: Do you need a windstorm inspection?

  2. 2
    The floodplain grew in 2019

    FEMA's maps effective Aug. 15, 2019 put 3,730 League City homes in the 100-year floodplain, up from 1,265, and Harvey (2017) brought 500-year flood events along Clear Creek into the city.

    Community Impact: updated flood maps in League City (Aug. 2019) Community Impact: Harvey along Clear Creek (Sept. 2017)

  3. 3
    Taxes change with the address

    City ($0.36355), county ($0.32266) and Clear Creek ISD ($0.969) are the 2025 base, but Dickinson ISD ($1.142) covers part of the city, part is in Harris County, and MUDs and drainage districts on Galveston CAD's sheet run up to $1.50 per $100.

    Galveston CAD 2025 tax rates HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report) City of League City: About

  4. 4
    Years of west side building

    Legacy plans about 1,630 homes and Hines 2,730 lots on the west side, with Hines' first lots slated for late 2027, and TxDOT's SH 99 Segment B-1 toll road from FM 646 is still unbuilt.

    Community Impact: Legacy to bring 1,630 homes to League City (May 2026) Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025) TxDOT: SH 99 Segment B-1

  5. 5
    Drainage work in progress

    The city planned over $50 million in drainage projects, including the $12 million Benson Bayou Regional Pond set for construction in 2028, so expect work zones and some projects that are still years out.

    Community Impact: League City drainage projects (Nov. 2025)

Who Might Love League City?

  • Buyers who want a wide choice of subdivisions, from the historic district to new west side construction
  • Buyers who want city trails, paddle trails and Clear Lake close by
  • Buyers who want I-45 and SH 3 running through town
  • Buyers who want a Clear Creek ISD or Dickinson ISD address in Galveston County

Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?

  • If you want to live next to Johnson Space Center with two ER hospitals inside the city, look at Webster.
  • If you want a swimmable lagoon and new homes from around $300,000, see Lago Mar.
  • If you want new construction inland on SH 288 in Alvin ISD, compare Meridiana.

Everyday Convenience in League City

Main routes: I-45 (Gulf Freeway) and SH 3 through the city, FM 646 and FM 517 on the west side, and the planned SH 99 Segment B-1 toll road from FM 646 toward Alvin. Handbook of Texas: League City TxDOT: SH 99 Segment B-1 Community Impact: League City's west side (Feb. 2023)

Nearest H-E-BBay Colony H-E-B 2.5 mi
Nearest H-E-BLeague City Market H-E-B 3.1 mi
PharmacyIn-store pharmacy at Bay Colony H-E-B 2.5 mi
Hospital with an ERUTMB Health League City Campus Hospital 1.5 mi
Major shoppingBaybrook Mall 4.5 mi
Parks and natureClear Lake Park 4.8 mi
AirportGeorge Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 37 mi
AirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 15 mi

Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of League City, not driving distance or time; your street and route change the real trip. Each place links to its official site; a list is not a recommendation.

The Real Estate Reality

Tax rate: City of League City$0.363550 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Galveston County$0.322660 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill
Tax rate: Galveston County Road and Flood$0.003000 per $100 (2025)official rate; not a tax bill

Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for League City come from the MLS, and HAR’s public pages do not publish them by neighborhood, so we do not show them here. Ask for a current MLS report for the streets you are considering. Full sources are on the League City Fact Sheet.

Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above

My take: League City is really a hundred different neighborhoods, so shop the subdivision, not the city name. Before you fall for a floor plan, pull the appraisal record to see the school district, county and any MUD, look up the lot on the 2019 flood map, and ask for the WPI-8. If you are looking on the west side, find out what is planned on the land behind the house.

League City vs. Nearby Neighborhoods

League City vs. Webster

Choose Webster and you gain: Two ER hospitals, a dense shopping and dining corridor and Johnson Space Center next door, with no MUD on HAR's Webster neighborhood tax table.

You give up: Very few houses (about 890 single-family homes and townhomes) and older ones, with a HAR median year built of 1972.

League City vs. Lago Mar

Choose Lago Mar and you gain: New homes from around $300,000 and a 12-acre swimmable lagoon on I-45.

You give up: Dickinson ISD at $1.142 per $100, a $0.90 MUD in some sections and the same Galveston County windstorm rules.

League City vs. Clear Lake and Galveston Bay

Choose Clear Lake and Galveston Bay and you gain: A wider choice of bay cities and waterfront homes, with city rates as low as Kemah's $0.1999 (2025).

You give up: More storm surge exposure along the bay and older housing in Clear Lake City (HAR median year built 1966).

Questions buyers ask about League City

Is League City a good place to live?

It suits buyers who want a wide choice of subdivisions, city and paddle trails, and I-45 and SH 3 through town, with groceries and an ER hospital inside the city. The main checks are windstorm coverage, the lot's flood zone under the 2019 maps, and which school district, county and tax districts the address falls in.

Sources: City of League City: Parks and Cultural Services City of League City: Hometown Heroes Park City of League City Checked Nov 3, 2026

What are the downsides of living in League City?

Galveston County's windstorm rules apply, and the 2019 FEMA maps nearly tripled the homes in the 100-year floodplain. Tax rates change with the subdivision's MUD or drainage district, and the west side faces years of new subdivisions, drainage projects and a future toll road.

Sources: City of League City: Parks and Cultural Services City of League City: Hometown Heroes Park City of League City Checked Nov 3, 2026

Researched and checked Nov 3, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.

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Neighborhood fact sheet

League City Fact Sheet

The key facts on one sheet. Every figure links to its source, and each card shows the date it was last checked (sheet updated Nov 3, 2026).

Check the address. Property taxes, flood zone, HOA dues and school assignments are set for each address and can differ between homes in the same neighborhood. Before relying on anything on this sheet, look the address up in the official tools linked here.

Homes

Census estimates put League City's median year built at 2003, with about 77% of housing units single-family detached homes and about 11% in buildings of 20 or more units.

HAR does not keep one neighborhood record that matches League City, so we do not show HAR medians here. Ask us for a recent-sales report for the streets you are considering.

U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year, B25035 Median Year Structure Built (League City city, Texas) · U.S. Census Bureau: ACS 2020-2024 5-year, DP04 Selected Housing Characteristics (League City city, Texas)

Checked Nov 4, 2026

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Property taxes

Taxing unitAdopted rateYearSource
City of League City$0.363550 per $1002025Source
Galveston County$0.322660 per $1002025Source
Galveston County Road and Flood$0.003000 per $1002025Source
Clear Creek ISD$0.969000 per $1002025Source
Dickinson ISD (parts of the city)$1.142000 per $1002025Source

Official rates we could confirm, per $100 of taxable value. A tax bill also depends on which units cover the address, its appraised value and its exemptions. All tax details on this page.

Checked Nov 3, 2026

HOA dues

Associations and deed restrictions differ by subdivision here. Ask the seller for the resale certificate and the recorded restrictions for the specific address.

Schools

School assignments and attendance boundaries can change. Confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before making a housing decision. School notes on this page.

Flood research

Flood zones are mapped parcel by parcel, and no guide can tell you whether a particular house has flooded or will flood. Ask the seller for the flood disclosure and any elevation certificate. Flood notes on this page.

Nearby essentials

Shopping

Straight-line distance from the approximate center of League City, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.

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