Sundial, 2004
Nassau Bay’s story
Nassau Bay in pictures
Census counts: 4,526 in 1980, 5,347 in 2020. The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 7 maps from 1916 on.
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Photo: Mike Fisher from Webster, TX, USA · CC BY 2.0
Population
5,210
2025 Census estimate · −2.6% since 2020
Median home value
$375K
Census ACS
Household income
$72K
median
Median age
44.0
years
Jobs based here
5,008
A job hub
TownGrade
B
#126 of 640 in TX
Is Nassau Bay a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Nassau Bay grades B overall, ranked 126th of 640 in Texas. It is easier to get around on foot or by transit than 93% of U.S. towns. CDC estimates put its residents' health ahead of 82% of the country and its schools rank ahead of 78% of Texas towns. The trade-off is money: the typical home is worth about $375K, 4.6 years of the Houston metro’s $82K median household income. 10% of the land in Nassau Bay is conserved, above both the Texas town median (1.9%) and the median of U.S. towns (4.3%). Only 36 of Texas’ 1,000 towns score higher on the outdoors.
What makes Nassau Bay stand out
Where Nassau Bay beats most towns.
Jobs vs. working residents
Jobs here5,008
Residents who work2,310
Work
2.2 jobs for every working resident
A regional job hub: more jobs per worker than 95% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023.
WalkabilityA
More walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
11.5% of workers walk, bike or ride transit
EPA National Walkability Index; Census ACS.
A growing town
Nassau Bay has grown 30% since 2010
4,002 counted in 2010 and 5,347 in 2020; an estimated 5,210 in 2025.
Since 2020 the trend has turned: down 2.6%, after 33.6% growth in the decade before.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Nassau Bay grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Texas), ordered by how far Nassau Bay is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 9.5 of 20; 6.5% of households have no carAOpen →Cost of livingDOpen →HealthHouston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital 0.4 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsA−Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listCOpen →Jobs & income$72K median household incomeB+Open →SafetyC+Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trailAOpen →History1 notable person born hereDOpen →Civic life4.7 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsC+Open →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Nearby attractions
All 59 attractions →Reliant Stadium and 54 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nassau Bay. Close and well known come first.
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaReliant Stadium
Big draw22 mi Stadium & arenaDaikin Park
in town MuseumSpace Center Houston
14 mi LandmarkSan Jacinto Monument
22 mi Stadium & arenaToyota Center
23 mi MuseumRothko ChapelSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Reliant Stadium: User eschipul on Flickr, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Daikin Park: Delaywaves, CC BY 3.0 · Space Center Houston: Shujianyang, CC BY 4.0 · San Jacinto Monument: Tijuana Brass at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Toyota Center: Ed Uthman from Houston, TX, USA, CC BY 2.0 · Rothko Chapel: Unknown, Public domain
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Nassau Bay: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Nassau Bay, and how to reach them.
PowerEntergy Texas13.9¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterCity of Nassau Bay water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpTown’s haulerThe town’s contract hauler picks up at the curb for every homeTown site
Register to voteIn personTexas has no online registration; you can register in person until 30 days before Election Day or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereHarris County Early Voting ClerkHarris County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jan 2026
ZIP code7705877058 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nassau Bay.
Nassau Bay draws workers from Houston and beyond and has a longer frost-free season than nearly all U.S. towns, but it has a long record of flood insurance claims.
OutdoorsA
Conserved land covers 10.1% of Nassau Bay
1.4 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves. Nassau Bay’s trail density is 0.8 miles per square mile, above both Texas’ towns (0.3) and U.S. towns (0.4).
#90for trails in TX
10.1%
conserved · 112 of 1,102 acres
1.4 mi
of trails · 0.8 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Howard L. Ward Park | 0.3 mi | 9 |
| 2. Swan Lagoon Park | 0.1 mi | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
About two in five of Nassau Bay’s working residents commute to Houston
5,008 jobs are based in Nassau Bay, 2.2 for every working resident, so most of the people who work here commute in. Jobs based here grew from 2,602 in 2013 to 5,008.
Most working residents leave Nassau Bay for work: only 4% work in town. Jobs based in Nassau Bay grew to 5,008 in 2023, 2,406 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Houston (43%), League City (8%) and Webster (6%).
4%work in town
| Nassau Bay | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 12% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Nassau Bay4%
Houston43%
League City8%
Webster6%
Pasadena3%
19 mi
median commute distance
5,008
jobs based in Nassau Bay
A job hub
jobs vs. working residents
A
Walkability grade: more walkable than 93% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
HealthA−
For health, Nassau Bay earns an A−
20% of Nassau Bay adults get no exercise outside work. Nassau Bay beats the Texas average on 14 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 12% of Nassau Bay adults report frequent physical distress.
82%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Nassau Bay | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 30% | 25% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 12% | 15% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 17% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 24% | 19% |
31 measures vs. Texas
14 better16 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Nassau Bay | TX |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 7.8% | 12.5% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.2% | 19.3% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.4% | 6.1% |
Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital
0.4 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
84th
percentile among TX towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Who lives here
Older than Texas overall
People 65 and older are 23% of residents (13% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 17% of residents (24% statewide). 44% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Nassau Bay. Nassau Bay has lost 2.6% of its people since 2020, down to 5,210 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
44median age · TX 35.6
| Nassau Bay | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 44% | 23% | 29% |
| Aged 65 or older | 23% | 14% | 18% |
| Under 18 | 19% | 26% | 22% |
| Median age | 44 years | 35.8 years | 40.5 years |
Nassau BayTexasUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma9%
High school19%
Some college17%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s26%
Graduate18%
Women and men · all residents
43% women, 57% men
About 131 men for every 100 women (the survey’s margin: ±5.2 points). Across Texas, 50.1% of residents are women.
| Nassau Bay | TX | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 13.3% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 9.8% | 11.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.9% | 9.7% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 11.6% | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 15.3% | 14.1% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.8% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 11.2% | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 11.7% | 5.2% | 7% |
| No diploma | 8.6% | 14% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.5% | 24.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 17.2% | 20.1% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.1% | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 25.6% | 21.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 18% | 12.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C
Nassau Bay faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
1,192 flood insurance claims have been filed here, and 171 properties have flooded more than once.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 1,192 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Nassau Bay.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHurricanesTornadoes
1,192
paid flood claims since 1979
8
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
In Nassau Bay, expect mild winters and hot summers
The Houston Nwso weather station, 5 miles away, records that the frost-free season runs about 317 days, longer than in 96% of U.S. towns. January nights average 45.2°, milder than in 97% of U.S. towns; July afternoons average 91.3°.
Nassau Bay has warm winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Nassau Bay’s January low is 45°F. Snow is almost unheard of.
92°summer high
| Nassau Bay | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| January low | 45°F | 37°F | 22°F |
| July high | 91°F | 95°F | 85°F |
Typical low → high °F
Winter47–65°
Spring61–78°
Summer75–91°
Fall63–80°
Dec 14
typical first frost
Jan 31
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
92°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
SafetyC+
More crime per resident in Nassau Bay than in 62% of U.S. towns
Reported crimes fell from 112 to 49 over the last three FBI years, a drop beyond ordinary year-to-year swings.
The violent crime rate in Nassau Bay is 1 per 1,000 residents.
38%of U.S. towns report more crimeC+Safety Grade
| Nassau Bay | Texas towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 1 per 1,000 residents | 1.9 | 1.6 |
| Property crimes per 1,000 (2025) | 8.5 per 1,000 residents | 10.7 | 9.9 |
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Nassau Bay1
Texas3.5
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Nassau Bay8.5
Texas18.1
U.S.15.5
38th
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
47th
percentile among TX towns
5
violent crimes reported in 2025
44
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
HousingCost of living grade D
The median home in Nassau Bay sells for about $570K
$570Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nassau Bay
20pages on Nassau Bay
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
7 within 15 miles of the center of Nassau Bay
University of Houston-Clear LakeUniversity or college · Public · Houston2.7 mi$7,770 in-state tuitionRemington College-Houston Southeast CampusCommunity college · Private nonprofit · League City3.6 mi$16,926 tuitionLee CollegeCommunity college · Public · Baytown14.5 mi$2,520 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Nassau Bay residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Texas.
A job hub
Every workday, about 4,912 people come to Nassau Bay for work
Where Nassau Bay’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
5,008jobs based in Nassau Bay
4%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Nassau Bay
City in Texas, United States
Nassau Bay is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, bordering the outermost southeastern edge of the city of Houston. It is located in the Clear Lake Area near Galveston Bay, directly adjacent to the Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center. The population was 5,347 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 16 ft
- Area code
- 281
Nassau Bay’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Nassau Bay.
Pasadena next door grades lower for schools (C to Nassau Bay’s A−) and higher for cost of living (C+ to D).
League CityWebsterHoustonPasadenaNassau Bay
How the neighbors grade
| Town | TX rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nassau Bay | #126 | B | D | C+ | A− | A− |
| League City | #84 | B+ | D | B | A− | A |
| Webster | #357 | C− | D | D− | A− | A− |
| Houston | #606 | D− | C− | D− | C− | C+ |
| Pasadena | #562 | D | C+ | D | C | C− |
Questions about Nassau Bay
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nassau Bay, TX a good place to live?
For most people who can afford it, yes. Nassau Bay grades B overall, better than 60% of U.S. towns and #126 of 640 in Texas. It grades A− for health, C+ for safety and A− for schools. Cost of living is its weak spot, with a D.
Is Nassau Bay, TX expensive?
Yes. The typical home is worth about $375,000, 26% above the Texas typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades D.