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Want to live right next to Johnson Space Center, with two ER hospitals, a long list of restaurants and I-45 all inside one small city? Webster packs that into 6.7 square miles. The catch is that houses are scarce and mostly older, so when one fits, check its flood history along Clear Creek before you get attached.
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Webster from above. Aerial: USGS The National Map imagery (public domain).
Why people choose Webster
What sets Webster apart.
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and UTMB's Clear Lake Campus Hospital both have emergency rooms in Webster, and the city counts four full-service hospitals in all.34
The city calls itself the gateway to Johnson Space Center, a 1,620-acre complex, and Space Center Houston is east on NASA Parkway.56
What stands out
- Shopping and dining everywhere. The comprehensive plan counts 32 shopping centers, 115 restaurants and 36 entertainment venues, and El Dorado H-E-B with a pharmacy is in the city.78
- I-45 and park and ride. I-45 runs through the city, and METRO's Bay Area park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.69
- Lower market values than League City's new homes. HAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood give a median market value of $262,789, while Hines' new League City community projects prices of $400,000 to $800,000.110
Interactive neighborhood map
Webster and its neighbors, on one map.
Tap the gold dot for Webster’s HAR figures and tax units; colored dots are groceries, parks and hospitals with verified coordinates. Gray dots are nearby neighborhoods to compare.
- Webster
- Nearby neighborhood
- 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 Webster looks like.
From the area’s own records and each place’s official page. Places without verified coordinates are described here but not mapped.
Groceries
Nearest H-E-B stores in our list (straight line from Webster’s center): El Dorado H-E-B, 2.2 mi; Clear Lake Marketplace H-E-B, 4.9 mi.
Healthcare
Nearest hospitals with an emergency room (straight line): UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital, 0.8 mi; UTMB Health League City Campus Hospital, 3.8 mi.
Neighborhood comparison
Webster and nearby neighborhoods, side by side.
Tap Compare on Webster and one or two neighbors to line up HAR figures, dues and tax units.
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
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.
Clear Lake and League City
Bay living, from Clear Lake to the Gulf.
HAR has no 2025 neighborhood figures for this section. Ask for recent sales.
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Oak Estates
Oak Estates is a small City of Houston subdivision in ZIP 77027 behind the Highland Village shopping center, inside Loop 610.
- $2.24MHAR 2025 median value
- 4,677Median sq ft
- 1998Median year built
- Memorial Park Golf Course, 1.9 mi
- Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park, 1.0 mi
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
Webster details worth knowing.
- 01
Midway between Houston and Galveston
The city describes Webster as midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, and its history page calls it the gateway to Johnson Space Center. Clear Creek forms the southern border.6
- 02
A small city that cannot grow outward
Webster covers 6.7 square miles and has no extraterritorial jurisdiction, so the comprehensive plan says its boundaries are unlikely to expand. Planned developments make up 35% of the city's footprint.7
- 03
Gardentown, then Webster
James W. Webster founded the community as Gardentown in 1879, and it incorporated as the City of Webster in 1958. The city says a population boom followed construction of Johnson Space Center in 1961.11
- 04
Mostly apartments
The comprehensive plan counts about 6,500 residences: roughly 5,149 apartment units (79.2%), 461 condominiums (7.1%) and about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes (13.7%). Apartments range from 1964 to 2019, and condos and townhomes were built from 1978 to 2013.7
- 05
Where the houses are
The plan names Green Acres, Edgewater and Webdale as the low-density neighborhoods, and Edgewater as a 475-acre master-planned community. HAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood count 127 single-family homes with a median year built of 1972.7
Getting around
From Webster to the rest of Houston.
Main routes: I-45 (Gulf Freeway), NASA Parkway (NASA Road 1) east to Johnson Space Center, and SH 3.65
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 Webster 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.
Webster market dashboard
What the market around Webster is doing.
HAR doesn’t publish monthly market-area figures for Webster alone. HAR’s Clear Lake Area and League City market areas cover the communities around Webster; we don’t claim Webster 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.
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
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 2025 Facts for Webster: median market value $262,789, typical range $153 - $350 K, median home 1,530 sq ft on a 7,918 sq ft lot, median year built 19721.
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, 202617.
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 Webster.
About 79.2% of the city's roughly 6,500 residences are apartment units; there are about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes.7
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 year18. Harris County units: Harris County (2026), Harris County Flood Control District (2026), Harris County Hospital District (2026), Port of Houston Authority (2026), Harris County Department of Education (2025).
Before you move here
The Good, The Bad & The Reality.
Want to live right next to Johnson Space Center, with two ER hospitals, a long list of restaurants and I-45 all inside one small city? Webster packs that into 6.7 square miles. The catch is that houses are scarce and mostly older, so when one fits, check its flood history along Clear Creek before you get attached.
The Good
- Hospitals inside the cityHCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and UTMB's Clear Lake Campus Hospital both have emergency rooms in Webster, and the city counts four full-service hospitals in all.34
- Next door to Johnson Space CenterThe city calls itself the gateway to Johnson Space Center, a 1,620-acre complex, and Space Center Houston is east on NASA Parkway.56
- Shopping and dining everywhereThe comprehensive plan counts 32 shopping centers, 115 restaurants and 36 entertainment venues, and El Dorado H-E-B with a pharmacy is in the city.78
- I-45 and park and rideI-45 runs through the city, and METRO's Bay Area park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.69
- Lower market values than League City's new homesHAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood give a median market value of $262,789, while Hines' new League City community projects prices of $400,000 to $800,000.110
The Bad
- Houses are scarceAbout 79.2% of the city's roughly 6,500 residences are apartment units; there are about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes.7
- Older homesHAR's Webster neighborhood has a median year built of 1972, and 45% of the structures in the city's repetitive loss areas predate the first flood maps, so plan on a careful inspection.119
- Flood history along Clear CreekThe city's 2026 draft analysis estimates about $12 million in Webster damage from Ike (2008) and more than $2.3 million from Harvey (2017), and the plan says the most flood-prone properties sit next to Clear Creek.197
- Commercial trafficThe city cites 250,000 vehicles a day on I-45 and 75,000 on NASA Parkway, and the plan describes land use as largely commercial, so check what sits behind and beside the house.67
- Ask how wind is coveredTDI's TWIA overview lists only Pasadena, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres, Seabrook and La Porte, east of SH 146, for Harris County, so get a wind and hail quote for the specific address early.20
The Reality
- Michael’s bottom lineIn Webster you are buying location first, because the city has more apartments than houses and the houses it has are mostly older. Ask for the elevation certificate and any flood claims on every one, especially near Clear Creek, and budget for updates. If the right house never comes up here, League City next door has far more to choose from.
- You may love it ifBuyers who want to live next to Johnson Space Center and near the hospitals on Medical Center Boulevard
- You may love it ifBuyers who want restaurants, shopping and entertainment inside the city
- You may love it ifBuyers who want an established home at a lower market value than new Bay Area construction
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want many subdivisions to choose from, including new west side construction, look at League City.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want a brand new house and a swimmable lagoon, see Lago Mar.
- Consider elsewhere ifIf you want waterfront homes on the bay, compare the wider Clear Lake and Galveston Bay area.
Michael’s Take · broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: In Webster you are buying location first, because the city has more apartments than houses and the houses it has are mostly older. Ask for the elevation certificate and any flood claims on every one, especially near Clear Creek, and budget for updates. If the right house never comes up here, League City next door has far more to choose from.
Schools
Schools for a Webster address.
Use each district’s own lookup for the exact address.
- Clear Creek Independent School DistrictDistrict listed for Webster in our recordsSchool Zone Finder (by address)
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 Webster address.
HAR's Webster neighborhood has a median year built of 1972, and 45% of the structures in the city's repetitive loss areas predate the first flood maps, so plan on a careful inspection.119
Research flood information for an address
- FEMA Flood Map Service CenterOfficial effective flood map for the address
- Harris County Flood Education Mapping ToolFEMA floodplains relative to structures
- MAAPnext interactive mapDraft next-generation maps and “Know Your Risk”
- Harris County Flood Warning SystemLive rainfall and stream gauges
- Our flood map guideHow to read the official maps
- 2026
Flood history along Clear Creek
The city's 2026 draft analysis estimates about $12 million in Webster damage from Ike (2008) and more than $2.3 million from Harvey (2017), and the plan says the most flood-prone properties sit next to Clear Creek.19
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
Webster 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
Webster questions, answered.
What do HAR’s 2025 Facts show for homes in Webster?
HAR’s 2025 Facts for “Webster” show a median market value of $262,789, a typical range of $153 - $350 K, a median home of 1,530 sq ft on a 7,918 sq ft lot, and a median year built of 1972. They are HAR’s neighborhood medians, not sale prices or appraisals.
Source: HAR.com 2025 Facts (checked Oct. 14, 2026).
Which local taxing units apply in Webster besides Harris County?
What did HAR’s Clear Lake Area market area show this fall for buyers looking at Webster?
On Nov. 6, 2026, HAR showed a Sep 2026 median sold price of $352,000 for single-family homes in its Clear Lake Area market area, with 71 sales that month, 371 active listings in Oct 2026 and about 3.6 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).
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Webster at a Glance
Midway between Houston and Galveston. The city describes Webster as midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, and its history page calls it the gateway to Johnson Space Center. Clear Creek forms the southern border. City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: History City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
A small city that cannot grow outward. Webster covers 6.7 square miles and has no extraterritorial jurisdiction, so the comprehensive plan says its boundaries are unlikely to expand. Planned developments make up 35% of the city's footprint. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
Gardentown, then Webster. James W. Webster founded the community as Gardentown in 1879, and it incorporated as the City of Webster in 1958. The city says a population boom followed construction of Johnson Space Center in 1961. City of Webster: History
Mostly apartments. The comprehensive plan counts about 6,500 residences: roughly 5,149 apartment units (79.2%), 461 condominiums (7.1%) and about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes (13.7%). Apartments range from 1964 to 2019, and condos and townhomes were built from 1978 to 2013. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
Where the houses are. The plan names Green Acres, Edgewater and Webdale as the low-density neighborhoods, and Edgewater as a 475-acre master-planned community. HAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood count 127 single-family homes with a median year built of 1972. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts
Small city parks. The city maintains 30.8 acres of developed park land. Texas Avenue Park, about 20 acres, has two pavilions, a splash pad, a 0.4-mile track, tennis and ball fields, and Flyway Park near Great Wolf Lodge has a pond and a lighted walking path. City of Webster: Parks
Shopping, dining and hotels. The plan counts 32 shopping centers, 115 restaurants, 36 entertainment venues and 20 hotels with more than 1,700 rooms, and Great Wolf Lodge's indoor water park sells day passes. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter Great Wolf Lodge Webster
Medical and aerospace. The city lists four full-service hospitals, two long-term acute care hospitals and three rehabilitation hospitals, and describes Johnson Space Center as a 1,620-acre complex with 15,000 civil servants, astronauts and contractors. City of Webster: Trade area demographics
I-45 and NASA Parkway. The city cites 250,000 vehicles a day on I-45 and 75,000 on NASA Parkway. SH 3 and NASA Road 1 meet in the old town center. City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: History
Homes and the Webster Market
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median lot | Median year built | Median market value | Value range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 127 | 1,530 sq ft | 7,918 sq ft | 1972 | $262,789 | $153 - $350 K |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts. Market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price, and a median is not the value of any one home.
Median closed price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and active inventory for Webster 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.
Live HAR.com search for Webster; 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 Webster
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Webster | $0.371060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Clear Creek ISD | $0.969000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004797 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
HCAD's report lists the City of Webster's 2025 total rate as $0.371060 per $100, the same figure the city's 2025 notice gives as its voter-approval rate. The 2026 rates for Webster and Clear Creek ISD were not yet on the Harris County Tax Office table when checked. HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report) City of Webster: 2025 notice of tax rates Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates
HAR's tax table for its Webster neighborhood lists the city, Clear Creek ISD and the Harris County units, with no MUD. Other sections can differ, so read the HCAD account for the address. HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts
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. Edgewater is a 475-acre master-planned community, and condominium and townhome projects such as Camino Park and Egret Oaks have their own associations, so dues and rules come from each association's resale certificate. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
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: Harris Central Appraisal District property search, Harris County Tax Office, True Cost of Homeownership calculator.
Schools Serving Webster
- Clear Creek ISD School Zone Finder (by address)
Webster is taxed by Clear Creek ISD. The district's District Map and School Finder matches an address to its campuses; assignments vary by address and can change. HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts 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 Webster
All of Webster is in the Clear Creek watershed, and the city names Clear Creek and Galveston Bay as its main flood sources. The comprehensive plan says the properties most prone to flooding sit directly next to Clear Creek. City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) City of Webster: Flood protection information City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
The city's February 2026 draft analysis estimates about $12 million in damage in Webster from Hurricane Ike (2008), mainly storm surge, and more than $2.3 million from Hurricane Harvey (2017), when rainfall filled the drainage system. It mapped 15 FEMA repetitive loss properties into 10 areas covering 69 structures. City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026)
Webster regulates under a FEMA flood map dated January 6, 2017, and had 1,037 flood insurance policies in force at the end of 2025. The city encourages everyone in Webster to carry flood insurance and requires a permit for all development, including fill and paving. City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) City of Webster: Flood protection information
TDI's TWIA overview limits Harris County wind coverage to areas east of SH 146 inside Pasadena, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres, Seabrook and La Porte; Webster is not on that list. Ask an insurance agent how wind is written for the address. TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026)
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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 Webster
Groceries
- El Dorado H-E-B 18611 Eastfield Dr, Webster (in-store pharmacy)
Shopping
- Webster Square 524 West NASA Parkway, between I-45 and SH 3
- Baybrook Mall 500 Baybrook Mall Drive, Friendswood, west of Webster off I-45
Hospitals and urgent care
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake 500 Medical Center Blvd, Webster (emergency room)
- UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital 200 Blossom Street, Webster (emergency room)
Parks and trails
- Texas Avenue Park inside the city (about 20 acres, splash pad, track, tennis, ball fields)
- Flyway Park inside the city, near Great Wolf Lodge (pond, lighted walking path)
- Challenger Seven Memorial Park 2301 W NASA Blvd, Webster (Harris County Precinct 2; boat launch, nature trails)
Entertainment
- Great Wolf Lodge Webster 1000 Great Wolf Way, Webster (indoor water park, day passes)
- Space Center Houston 1601 E NASA Parkway, Houston, east of Webster on NASA Parkway
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 Webster
I-45 (the Gulf Freeway) runs through Webster toward downtown Houston to the north and Galveston to the south, and NASA Parkway runs east to Johnson Space Center. SH 3 crosses NASA Road 1 in the old town center. City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: History City of Webster: Webster Square
METRO's Southeast park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, including 247 Fuqua/Bay Area and 249 Bay Area/El Dorado/Fuqua/Monroe, and route 297 Gulf Freeway/TMC runs to the Texas Medical Center. METRO: Park and Ride
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.
Webster Questions Buyers Ask
What are the pros and cons of living in Webster?
The pros are two hospitals with emergency rooms inside the city, Johnson Space Center next door, a lot of shopping and dining, and I-45 and NASA Parkway through town. The cons are a small supply of houses (about 890 single-family homes and townhomes), older housing, heavy commercial traffic, and flood history along Clear Creek from Ike (2008) and Harvey (2017).
Sources: City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) Checked Nov. 3, 2026
How much do houses in Webster cost?
HAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood give a median market value of $262,789 and a value range of $153K to $350K across 127 single-family homes, median 1,530 sq ft, built around 1972. That is one HAR neighborhood, not every house in the city, and market value is not a sale price; ask for an MLS report.
Sources: HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Are there many single-family homes in Webster?
Not many. The comprehensive plan counts about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes, out of roughly 6,500 residences; 79.2% are apartment units. Green Acres, Edgewater and Webdale are the low-density neighborhoods it names.
Sources: City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter Checked Nov. 3, 2026
What is the Webster property tax rate?
HCAD lists the City of Webster at $0.371060 per $100 for 2025, and Clear Creek ISD was $0.969. Harris County units add $0.4175 (county), $0.05266 (flood control), $0.19528 (hospital district), $0.00603 (port) and $0.004797 (department of education) for 2026. HAR's Webster neighborhood table shows no MUD.
Sources: HCAD: 2025 tax rates (4th quarter 2026 report) Harris County Tax Office: jurisdiction tax rates HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Does Webster have an HOA?
Not a citywide one. Edgewater is a 475-acre master-planned community and condo and townhome projects have their own associations, so the dues and rules come from that association's resale certificate.
Sources: City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Has Webster flooded?
Yes, in documented storms. The city's 2026 draft analysis estimates about $12 million in damage from Hurricane Ike (2008) and more than $2.3 million from Harvey (2017), and it says the most flood-prone properties are next to Clear Creek. Check the lot's FEMA zone and elevation certificate.
Sources: City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Is Webster in the TWIA windstorm area?
TDI's TWIA overview lists only Pasadena, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres, Seabrook and La Porte, east of SH 146, for Harris County, and Webster is not among them. That is different from League City, which is in a first-tier coastal county; ask an insurance agent how wind is covered for the address.
Sources: TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026) Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Where do Webster residents shop for groceries?
El Dorado H-E-B, with a pharmacy, is on Eastfield Drive in Webster. The city counts 32 shopping centers, and Baybrook Mall is just west in Friendswood.
Sources: H-E-B: El Dorado City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter Baybrook Mall Checked Nov. 3, 2026
How do people get from Webster to downtown or the Medical Center?
I-45 is the route north to downtown. METRO's Southeast park and ride routes 247 and 249 use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, and route 297 goes to the Texas Medical Center.
Sources: City of Webster: Trade area demographics METRO: Park and Ride Checked Nov. 3, 2026
What should I check before making an offer in Webster?
Check the FEMA zone and ask for the elevation certificate and any flood claims, since 45% of the structures in the city's repetitive loss areas were built before the first flood maps. Inspect older homes closely, confirm the tax units on the HCAD account, and get insurance quotes early.
Sources: City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts HCAD Checked Nov. 3, 2026
Keeping It Real with Michael O’Neal
Why Live in Webster? The Good, The Bad & The Reality
Want to live right next to Johnson Space Center, with two ER hospitals, a long list of restaurants and I-45 all inside one small city? Webster packs that into 6.7 square miles. The catch is that houses are scarce and mostly older, so when one fits, check its flood history along Clear Creek before you get attached.
Neighborhood Reality Check
Why You’ll Love It
- Hospitals inside the city
- Next door to Johnson Space Center
- Shopping and dining everywhere
What Might Surprise You
- Houses are scarce
- Older homes
- Flood history along Clear Creek
Everyday Convenience
- Nearest H-E-B: El Dorado H-E-B, 2.2 mi
- ER: UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital, 0.8 mi
- Shopping: Baybrook Mall, 2.2 mi
- Park: Clear Lake Park, 4.0 mi
Straight-line miles.
Michael’s Take
In Webster you are buying location first, because the city has more apartments than houses and the houses it has are mostly older.
Compare nearby:
Five Reasons People Love Living in Webster
- 1Hospitals inside the city
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake and UTMB's Clear Lake Campus Hospital both have emergency rooms in Webster, and the city counts four full-service hospitals in all.
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake UTMB Health: Clear Lake Campus City of Webster: Trade area demographics
- 2Next door to Johnson Space Center
The city calls itself the gateway to Johnson Space Center, a 1,620-acre complex, and Space Center Houston is east on NASA Parkway.
City of Webster: History City of Webster: Trade area demographics Space Center Houston
- 3Shopping and dining everywhere
The comprehensive plan counts 32 shopping centers, 115 restaurants and 36 entertainment venues, and El Dorado H-E-B with a pharmacy is in the city.
City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter H-E-B: El Dorado
- 4I-45 and park and ride
I-45 runs through the city, and METRO's Bay Area park and ride routes use the I-45 HOV lane to downtown, with route 297 to the Texas Medical Center.
City of Webster: Trade area demographics METRO: Park and Ride
- 5Lower market values than League City's new homes
HAR's 2025 facts for its Webster neighborhood give a median market value of $262,789, while Hines' new League City community projects prices of $400,000 to $800,000.
HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025)
Five Things You Should Know Before Moving to Webster
- 1Houses are scarce
About 79.2% of the city's roughly 6,500 residences are apartment units; there are about 890 single-family homes including 188 townhomes.
- 2Older homes
HAR's Webster neighborhood has a median year built of 1972, and 45% of the structures in the city's repetitive loss areas predate the first flood maps, so plan on a careful inspection.
HAR.com: Webster 2025 Facts City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026)
- 3Flood history along Clear Creek
The city's 2026 draft analysis estimates about $12 million in Webster damage from Ike (2008) and more than $2.3 million from Harvey (2017), and the plan says the most flood-prone properties sit next to Clear Creek.
City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026) City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
- 4Commercial traffic
The city cites 250,000 vehicles a day on I-45 and 75,000 on NASA Parkway, and the plan describes land use as largely commercial, so check what sits behind and beside the house.
City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
- 5Ask how wind is covered
TDI's TWIA overview lists only Pasadena, Morgan's Point, Shoreacres, Seabrook and La Porte, east of SH 146, for Harris County, so get a wind and hail quote for the specific address early.
Who Might Love Webster?
- Buyers who want to live next to Johnson Space Center and near the hospitals on Medical Center Boulevard
- Buyers who want restaurants, shopping and entertainment inside the city
- Buyers who want an established home at a lower market value than new Bay Area construction
- Buyers who want I-45 and park and ride routes close by
Who Might Prefer Somewhere Else?
- If you want many subdivisions to choose from, including new west side construction, look at League City.
- If you want a brand new house and a swimmable lagoon, see Lago Mar.
- If you want waterfront homes on the bay, compare the wider Clear Lake and Galveston Bay area.
Everyday Convenience in Webster
- Everything is close, and commercial Shopping centers, restaurants and 20 hotels line the city's main roads, and Webster Square at 524 West NASA Parkway sits between I-45 and SH 3. City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter City of Webster: Webster Square
- Small parks, a county park on the creek The city maintains 30.8 acres of developed parks, led by the 20-acre Texas Avenue Park, and Harris County's Challenger Seven Memorial Park on W NASA Blvd has a boat launch and nature trails. City of Webster: Parks Harris County Precinct 2: Parks and Trails
Main routes: I-45 (Gulf Freeway), NASA Parkway (NASA Road 1) east to Johnson Space Center, and SH 3. City of Webster: Trade area demographics City of Webster: History
| Nearest H-E-B | El Dorado H-E-B 2.2 mi |
|---|---|
| Nearest H-E-B | Clear Lake Marketplace H-E-B 4.9 mi |
| Pharmacy | In-store pharmacy at El Dorado H-E-B 2.2 mi |
| Hospital with an ER | UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus Hospital 0.8 mi |
| Major shopping | Baybrook Mall 2.2 mi |
| Parks and nature | Clear Lake Park 4.0 mi |
| Airport | George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) 34 mi |
| Airport | William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) 13 mi |
Distances are straight-line from the approximate center of Webster, 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
| Median market value | $262,789 | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
|---|---|---|
| Value range | $153 - $350 K | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
| Median home size | 1,530 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
| Median lot | 7,918 sq ft | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
| Median year built | 1972 | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
| Single-family homes | 127 | HAR 2025 facts (Webster) |
| Tax rate: City of Webster | $0.371060 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Clear Creek ISD | $0.969000 per $100 (2025) | official rate; not a tax bill |
| Tax rate: Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 (2026) | official rate; not a tax bill |
Median closed sale price, recent closed sales, price per square foot, days on market and inventory for Webster 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 Webster Fact Sheet.
Michael’s Take Broker opinion, based on the sourced facts above
My take: In Webster you are buying location first, because the city has more apartments than houses and the houses it has are mostly older. Ask for the elevation certificate and any flood claims on every one, especially near Clear Creek, and budget for updates. If the right house never comes up here, League City next door has far more to choose from.
Webster vs. Nearby Neighborhoods
Webster vs. League City
Choose League City and you gain: About 100 subdivisions, new west side construction and 24 miles of city trails.
You give up: Galveston County's TWIA windstorm rules and, depending on the subdivision, MUD or drainage district taxes.
Webster vs. Lago Mar
Choose Lago Mar and you gain: New construction from around $300,000 and a 12-acre swimmable lagoon.
You give up: Dickinson ISD and Texas City taxes, a $0.90 MUD in some sections and first-tier coastal windstorm rules.
Webster vs. Clear Lake and Galveston Bay
Choose Clear Lake and Galveston Bay and you gain: Far more established resale neighborhoods and waterfront homes, much of the area in Clear Creek ISD.
You give up: Storm surge exposure along the bay and windstorm certificate rules in Galveston County and east of SH 146.
Questions buyers ask about Webster
Is Webster a good place to live?
It suits buyers who want to be next to Johnson Space Center and two ER hospitals, with shopping, dining and I-45 inside the city. The main checks are the small and older supply of houses, flood history near Clear Creek, and traffic and commercial uses around the lot.
Sources: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake UTMB Health: Clear Lake Campus City of Webster: Trade area demographics Checked Nov 3, 2026
What are the downsides of living in Webster?
Most homes in the city are apartments, and the houses that exist are mostly older, with a HAR median year built of 1972 in its Webster neighborhood. Ike and Harvey both caused documented damage, and I-45 and NASA Parkway carry heavy traffic.
Sources: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake UTMB Health: Clear Lake Campus City of Webster: Trade area demographics Checked Nov 3, 2026
Researched and checked Nov 3, 2026. Facts link to their sources; Michael’s take is his opinion.
Every neighborhood has its advantages and tradeoffs. Before you buy, let’s talk about what actually matters to you.
Michael O’Neal
Broker | REALTOR® · The Michael O’Neal Group
Keller Williams Realty Northeast
Call or text: 832-797-3780 · themichaelonealgroup.com
Neighborhood fact sheet
Webster 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
| HAR neighborhood | Single-family homes | Median size | Median year built | Median market value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster | 127 | 1,530 sq ft | 1972 | $262,789 |
HAR.com 2025 neighborhood facts (market value is the appraisal district’s figure, not a sale price). A neighborhood median is not the value of any one home. Full market snapshot.
Checked Nov 3, 2026
Property taxes
| Taxing unit | Adopted rate | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Webster | $0.371060 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Clear Creek ISD | $0.969000 per $100 | 2025 | Source |
| Harris County | $0.4175 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Flood Control District | $0.05266 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Hospital District | $0.19528 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Port of Houston Authority | $0.00603 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
| Harris County Department of Education | $0.004797 per $100 | 2026 | Source |
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.
- Harris Central Appraisal District property search
- Harris County Tax Office
- True Cost of Homeownership calculator
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
- Clear Creek ISD School Zone Finder (by address)
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
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center
- Harris County Flood Control District - Harris County Flood Education Mapping Tool
- How to read Houston flood maps
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
Hospitals with an emergency room
Shopping
- Baybrook Mall 2.2 mi
Parks and nature
- Clear Lake Park 4.0 mi
- Armand Bayou Nature Center 5.0 mi
- Independence Park 9.1 mi
Straight-line distance from the approximate center of Webster, not driving distance or time. Each name links to its official site. A list is not a recommendation or a ranking.
Checked Oct 28, 2026
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Researched and checked Nov. 3, 2026. Every fact links to its source. Related: Clear Lake Galveston · All Houston communities · Area map
Sources for the sections above
- HAR.com Webster, 2025 Facts
- City of Webster
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
- UTMB Health: Clear Lake Campus
- City of Webster: History
- City of Webster: Trade area demographics
- City of Webster: Comprehensive Plan, Land Use chapter
- H-E-B: El Dorado
- METRO: Park and Ride
- Community Impact: Hines acquires over 1,500 acres in League City (Nov. 2025)
- City of Webster: History
- City of Webster: Webster Square
- City of Webster: Parks
- Harris County Precinct 2: Parks and Trails
- HAR.com, Clear Lake Area market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com, League City market area price trends (read Nov. 6, 2026)
- HAR.com monthly MLS report
- Official tax rate source
- City of Webster: Repetitive Loss Area Analysis (draft, Feb. 2026)
- TDI: TWIA overview (Oct. 2026)
Community facts: city, district and association records, the Harris County appraisal district and tax office, HAR.com and each place’s official page (records checked Oct. 21-Nov. 3, 2026). Market areas: HAR.com (read Nov. 8, 2026). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors, tiles OpenFreeMap; imagery USGS The National Map.