League City, Texas - wikipedia League City, Texas League City, Texas City City of League City Location in Galveston county and in the state of Texas Coordinates : 29 ° 29 ′ 59 '' N 95 ° 5 ′ 23 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 29.49972 ° N 95.08972 ° W ﻿ / 29.49972 ; - 95.08972 Coordinates : 29 ° 29 ′ 59 '' N 95 ° 5 ′ 23 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 29.49972 ° N 95.08972 ° W ﻿ / 29.49972 ; - 95.08972 Country United States of America State Texas Counties Galveston Government Type Council - Manager Mayor Pat Hallisey City Council Dan Becker Hank Dugie Larry Millican Todd Kinsey Greg Gripon Keight Gross Nick Long City Manager John Baumgartner Area Total 53.0 sq mi ( 137.3 km ) Land 51.3 sq mi ( 132.8 km ) Water 1.7 sq mi ( 4.4 km ) Elevation 20 ft ( 6 m ) Population ( 2010 ) Total 83,560 Estimate ( 2016 ) 102,010 ( US : 297th ) Density 1,989 / sq mi ( 768.1 / km ) Time zone Central ( CST ) ( UTC - 6 ) Summer ( DST ) CDT ( UTC - 5 ) ZIP codes 77573 - 77574 Area code ( s ) 281 / 346 / 713 / 832 FIPS code 48 - 41980 GNIS feature ID 1339753 Website http://www.leaguecitytx.gov League City is a city in the U.S. state of Texas, within the Greater Houston metropolitan area. The city is located in Galveston county. As of the 2010 census, League City 's population was 83,560, up from 45,444 at the 2000 census. The city has a small portion north of Clear Creek within Harris County zoned for residential and commercial uses. League City is home to several waterside resorts, such as South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center and Waterford Harbor and Yacht Club Marina, popular with residents of nearby Houston. Between 2000 and 2005, League City surpassed Galveston as Galveston County 's largest city. Contents 1 History 2 Geography 2.1 Climate 3 Demographics 4 Government and infrastructure 4.1 City government 5 Health care 6 Education 6.1 Primary and secondary schools 6.1. 1 Public schools 6.1. 2 Private schools 6.2 Colleges and universities 6.3 Public library 7 Transportation 8 Parks and recreation 9 See also 10 References 11 External links History This section needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. ( December 2008 ) Further information : History of the Galveston Bay Area League City was settled at the former site of a Karankawa Indian village. Three families, the Butlers, the Cowarts, and the Perkinses, are considered to be founding families of the city. The Cowart family settled on a creek now called Cowart 's Creek after them ( now often called `` Coward 's Creek '' ). The Perkins family built on a creek notably lined with magnolia trees and named it Magnolia Bayou. The Butler family settled inland. The first resident of the town proper, George W. Butler, arrived from Louisiana in 1873 and settled at the junction of Clear Creek and Chigger Bayou. The area was known as Butler 's Ranch or Clear Creek until J.C. League acquired the land from a man named Muldoon on his entering the priesthood. League laid out his townsite along the Galveston, Houston, and Henderson Railroad, already established in the area. This began a small feud over the name, as Butler was the postmaster. The name was changed several times, alternating between Clear Creek and the new League City. In the end, League City was chosen. In 1907, League had two railroad flatcars of live oak trees left by the railroad tracks. These were for the residents to plant on their property. Butler and his son Milby supervised the planting of these trees, now known as the Butler Oaks. Many of them line Main Street to this day. In the 2000s, rising real estate costs in Galveston forced many families to move to other areas, including League City. This meant an influx of children out of Galveston ISD and into other school districts like Clear Creek ISD and Dickinson ISD. In July 2013 the financial website NerdWallet named League City the best city in Texas for people looking for jobs. Geography Map of League City League City is located at 29 ° 29 ′ 59 '' N 95 ° 05 ′ 23 '' W ﻿ / ﻿ 29.499797 ° N 95.089784 ° W ﻿ / 29.499797 ; - 95.089784 ( 29.499797, − 95.089784 ). This is 23 miles ( 37 km ) southeast of Houston, and the same distance northwest of Galveston. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 53.0 square miles ( 137.3 km ), of which 51.3 square miles ( 132.8 km ) is land and 1.7 square miles ( 4.4 km ), or 3.22 %, is water. Climate The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, League City has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated `` Cfa '' on climate maps. Climate data for League City, Texas Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year Record high ° F ( ° C ) 86 ( 30 ) 82 ( 28 ) 86 ( 30 ) 96 ( 36 ) 93 ( 34 ) 96 ( 36 ) 100 ( 38 ) 96 ( 36 ) 93 ( 34 ) 91 ( 33 ) 80 ( 27 ) 82 ( 28 ) 100 ( 38 ) Average high ° F ( ° C ) 64 ( 18 ) 66 ( 19 ) 71 ( 22 ) 80 ( 27 ) 85 ( 29 ) 90 ( 32 ) 91 ( 33 ) 91 ( 33 ) 86 ( 30 ) 82 ( 28 ) 65 ( 18 ) 63 ( 17 ) 77.8 ( 25.5 ) Average low ° F ( ° C ) 42 ( 6 ) 48 ( 9 ) 52 ( 11 ) 62 ( 17 ) 66 ( 19 ) 76 ( 24 ) 76 ( 24 ) 78 ( 26 ) 74 ( 23 ) 66 ( 19 ) 51 ( 11 ) 45 ( 7 ) 61.3 ( 16.3 ) Record low ° F ( ° C ) 26 ( − 3 ) 32 ( 0 ) 28 ( − 2 ) 42 ( 6 ) 53 ( 12 ) 69 ( 21 ) 71 ( 22 ) 73 ( 23 ) 66 ( 19 ) 57 ( 14 ) 33 ( 1 ) 33 ( 1 ) 26 ( − 3 ) Average precipitation inches ( mm ) 3.90 ( 99.1 ) 3.03 ( 77 ) 2.77 ( 70.4 ) 2.80 ( 71.1 ) 3.64 ( 92.5 ) 6.23 ( 158.2 ) 5.28 ( 134.1 ) 5.26 ( 133.6 ) 6.88 ( 174.8 ) 5.66 ( 143.8 ) 4.43 ( 112.5 ) 3.69 ( 93.7 ) 53.57 ( 1,360.7 ) Source : Weather Underground Demographics Historical population Census Pop. % ± 1970 10,818 -- 1980 16,578 53.2 % 30,159 81.9 % 2000 45,444 50.7 % 83,560 83.9 % Est. 2016 102,010 22.1 % U.S. Decennial Census As of the census of 2010, there were 83,560 people, 30,192 households, and 22,544 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,596 people per square mile ( 616.2 / km ). There were 32,119 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile ( 241.9 / km ). The racial makeup of the city was 79.5 % White, 7.1 % Black or African American, 0.4 % Native American, 5.4 % Asian, 0.1 % Pacific Islander, 4.7 % some other race, and 2.9 % from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.3 % of the population. There were 30,192 households out of which 40.4 % had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.3 % were headed by married couples living together, 10.2 % had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.3 % were non-families. 20.3 % of all households were made up of individuals, and 3.8 % had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.75 and the average family size was 3.20. In the city, the population was distributed with 28.5 % under the age of 18, 7.3 % from 18 to 24, 31.6 % from 25 to 44, 25.3 % from 45 to 64, and 7.3 % who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34.5 years. For every 100 females there were 96.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.4 males. According to the 2007 American Community Survey estimate, the median income for a household in the city was $78,250, and the median income for a family was $88,338. Males had a median income of $52,366 versus $34,301 for females. The per capita income for the city was $27,170. About 3.6 % of families and 4.8 % of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.9 % of those under age 18 and 6.0 % of those age 65 or over. Government and infrastructure League City Post Office The United States Postal Service League City Post Office is located at 240 West Galveston Street. City government League City 's City Hall League City became an incorporated city in 1962. League City 's government consists of seven council members and the mayor. The mayor only votes in the event of a tie vote of city council. The City 's charter is purported to be a strong mayor form of government, but this issue has been debated for years. By ordinance, a city administrator position was created under Mayor Leonard Cruse. The administrator 's position does not carry the authority of a city manager under a council manager form of government. This administrator position does not have authority to conduct the city 's business without the constant approval of council and mayor. This ordinance has created a form of government recently referred to `` Hybrid '' of strong mayor and council manager forms of government. In 2011 an officer accused the police chief, Michael Jez, of giving officers ticket quotas, which are illegal in the state of Texas. In November city council voted to place Chief Jez on administrative leave. The council did not give a reason and Jez cited philosophical differences for the separation. Much speculation was made that the decision was a reaction to the allegation made, but neither side ever admitted to any wrongdoing. In 2014, the police department moved to a new joint Public Safety Building that is shared with Police and Fire administration as well as housing the police department, dispatch, and the city jail. The building is across the street from the old police department that now houses other city offices that were previously in leased space. The city held an open house in January 2015 to serve as a grand opening to the public, allowing citizens to come see the inner workings of the police department. Health Care In 2008 the University of Texas Medical Branch board of regents approved the creation of the 110,000 - square - foot ( 10,000 m ) Specialty Care Center facility, located on 35 acres ( 140,000 m ) of land near Interstate 45, Farm to Market Road 646, and the Victory Lakes community. Education Primary and secondary schools Public schools Clear Creek Independent School District headquarters Clear Creek Independent School District is based in League City, and serves pupils in the Harris County portion and most of the Galveston County portion. Most pupils in League City attend schools in Clear Creek ISD. Some in Galveston County attend school in Dickinson ISD and Santa Fe ISD. The CCISD portion of the city is divided between board of trustees districts 1, 4, and 5. They are represented by Robert Allan Davee, Stuart J. Stromeyer, and Dee Scott, respectively, as of 2008. Clear Creek High School, of Clear Creek ISD, is located in League City. In fall 2007 Clear Springs High School opened in western League City. In the fall of 2010 Clear Falls High School opened in the CCISD Education Village in southeastern League City. Clear Path Alternative School is also located in the city. Ed White Memorial High School is a state charter school in League City. Private schools Bay Area Christian School started in 1973 and currently has an enrollment of over 800 students from grades K to 12. St. Mary School, a Roman Catholic K -- 8 school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston - Houston, is in League City. Colleges and universities The Harris County portion of League City is served by San Jacinto College. The Galveston County portion is served by the College of the Mainland. Public Library Helen Hall Library in League City, TX The Helen Hall Library, a member of the Galveston County Library System, is operated by the city and located at 100 West Walker Street. The League City Public Library was renamed after Hall in 1985. During that year a $2.5 million bond to expand the 7,000 - square - foot ( 650 m ) library passed. The library received a two - story adult services wing and a renovation of the original structure, which housed the children 's and audio - visual services sections ; the projects were completed by 1988. As of 2008 Hall, with 29,000 square feet ( 2,700 m ) of space, is the largest and busiest unit of the Galveston County Library System. Transportation Houston Gulf Airport was located in eastern League City. The airport 's land was sold and the land became a string of houses along Texas State Highway 96. Commercial airline service for the area is operated from George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport, which are located in Houston. League City in conjunction with Island Transit, Connect Transit, and UTMB, there is now a Park and Ride in the Victory Lakes subdivision. Parks and recreation The 38,000 - square - foot ( 3,500 m ) Perry Family YMCA is located at 1701 League City Parkway. The branch, which cost $10.7 million U.S. dollars to build was named after Bob Perry, a homebuilder who donated $1 million. The North Galveston County YMCA began in 1993 and later moved into the Perry YMCA. John P. McGovern and his wife, Katherine, donated the 17 - acre ( 69,000 m ) site used for the Perry YMCA. See also Houston portal Galveston Bay Area References Jump up ^ `` The League City Official Website ! - City Manager ''. Leaguecity.com. 2017 - 02 - 14. Retrieved 2017 - 08 - 31. ^ Jump up to : `` American FactFinder ''. United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 31. Jump up ^ `` US Board on Geographic Names ''. United States Geological Survey. 2007 - 10 - 25. Retrieved 2008 - 01 - 31. ^ Jump up to : `` Profile of General Population and Housing Characteristics : 2010 Demographic Profile Data ( DP - 1 ) : League City city, Texas ''. 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May 16, 2008. Retrieved on February 12, 2009. Jump up ^ District 1 Map Archived 2009 - 02 - 27 at the Wayback Machine... Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008. Jump up ^ District 4 Map Archived 2009 - 02 - 27 at the Wayback Machine... Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008. Jump up ^ District 5 Map Archived 2011 - 09 - 28 at the Wayback Machine... Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008. Jump up ^ `` School Board Members : Bios and Contact Information Archived 2008 - 12 - 05 at the Wayback Machine... '' Clear Creek Independent School District. Retrieved on December 6, 2008. Jump up ^ ( 1 ) Jump up ^ `` Archived copy ''. Archived from the original on 2008 - 11 - 21. Retrieved 2008 - 09 - 29. Jump up ^ `` Bay Area Christian School ''. Bacschool.org. 2017 - 08 - 24. Retrieved 2017 - 08 - 31. 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External links City of League City official website League City from the Handbook of Texas Online League City, Texas Education Primary & Secondary Schools Clear Creek Independent School District Clear Creek High School Clear Springs High School Clear Falls High School Clear Path Alternative School Veterans Memorial Stadium Challenger Columbia Stadium Dickinson Independent School District Bay Area Christian School Other education San Jacinto College College of the Mainland Landmarks Houston Gulf Airport ( closed 2002 ) This list is incomplete. Houston -- The Woodlands -- Sugar Land Counties Austin Brazoria Chambers Fort Bend Galveston Harris Liberty Montgomery Waller `` Principal '' cities Houston The Woodlands Sugar Land Baytown Conroe Other cities Alvin Angleton Bellaire Clute Deer Park Dickinson Freeport Friendswood Galena Park Galveston Humble Jacinto City Katy Lake Jackson La Marque La Porte League City Manvel Missouri City Pasadena Pearland Richmond Rosenberg South Houston Stafford Texas City West University Place For a complete listing, see list of cities and towns in Houston -- The Woodlands -- Sugar Land MSA Unincorporated areas Atascocita Channelview Cloverleaf Crosby Cypress Fresno Hockley Klein Port Bolivar Spring The Woodlands Bodies of water Buffalo Bayou Galveston Bay Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Houston Ship Channel San Jacinto River Trinity River Lake Houston Lake Conroe Municipalities and communities of Galveston County, Texas, United States County seat : Galveston Cities Bayou Vista Clear Lake Shores Dickinson Friendswood ‡ Galveston Hitchcock Jamaica Beach Kemah La Marque League City ‡ Santa Fe Seabrook ‡ Texas City Village Tiki Island CDPs Bacliff Bolivar Peninsula San Leon Unincorporated communities Algoa Bayview Caplen Crystal Beach Gilchrist High Island Port Bolivar Footnotes ‡ This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties Municipalities and communities of Harris County, Texas, United States County seat : Houston Cities Baytown ‡ Bellaire Bunker Hill Village Deer Park El Lago Friendswood ‡ Galena Park Hedwig Village Hilshire Village Houston ‡ Humble Hunters Creek Village Jacinto City Jersey Village Katy ‡ La Porte League City ‡ Missouri City ‡ Morgan 's Point Nassau Bay Pasadena Pearland ‡ Piney Point Village Seabrook ‡ ± Shoreacres ‡ ± South Houston Southside Place Spring Valley Village Stafford ‡ Taylor Lake Village Tomball Waller ‡ Webster West University Place CDPs Aldine Atascocita Barrett Channelview Cinco Ranch ‡ Cloverleaf Crosby Highlands Mission Bend ‡ Sheldon Spring The Woodlands ‡ Unincorporated communities Airline Bammel Barker Beaumont Place Bridgeland Community Cedar Bayou Champion Forest Cimarron Coady Copperfield Cypress Dyersdale East Aldine Fall Creek Hockley Houmont Park Howellville Huffman Hufsmith Kinwood Klein Kleinbrook Kohrville Louetta Lynchburg McNair Northcliffe Northcliffe Manor North Houston Northgate Forest Nottingham Country Remington Ranch Rose Hill Satsuma Timber Meadows Traces Westfield Footnotes ‡ This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties ± water surface only in adjacent county Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=League_City,_Texas&oldid=826215926 '' Categories : Cities in Texas League City, Texas Cities in Harris County, Texas Galveston Bay Area Greater Houston Cities in Galveston County, Texas Populated coastal places in Texas Hidden categories : Webarchive template wayback links Coordinates on Wikidata Articles needing additional references from December 2008 All articles needing additional references All articles with unsourced statements Articles with unsourced statements from December 2009 Talk Contents About Wikipedia تۆرکجه Bân - lâm - gú Català Cebuano Deutsch Español Euskara فارسی Français Gaeilge Hrvatski Italiano Kreyòl ayisyen Nederlands Norsk Oʻzbekcha / ўзбекча Polski Português Српски / srpski Srpskohrvatski / српскохрватски Türkçe اردو Tiếng Việt Volapük Edit links This page was last edited on 17 February 2018, at 22 : 00. 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Question: how far is league city texas from houston texas
Answer: 23 miles (37 km)