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Welcome to League City, Texas
League City is located
near the Texas Gulf Coast, just twenty miles southeast of Houston.
The city is situated on the south shore of Clear Lake and directly
on Interstate Highway 45 (Gulf Freeway).
League City’s origin
dates back to 1825, when Stephen F. Austin first settled the area.
J. C. League began acquiring land in Galveston County from the
G. W. Butler family in the 1890s. In 1896, he officially changed
the name of his holdings from Butler Ranch to League City. League
City was formally incorporated as a Texas Home Rule City in 1962.
Encompassing 55 square
miles, League City is a rapidly growing city. It has experienced
a growth rate of almost 51% in population since the 2000 census
with a present day population estimated at 68,504. Major sectors
of the area’s economic base include aerospace (NASA), petrochemicals,
health care, upscale commercial, boating and visitor attractions.
Although it lies within
the Houston metropolitan area, League City distinguishes itself
within the region demographically. Its household income levels
and educational profiles are well above the average for the Houston
area.
Major sectors of the
area's economic base include aerospace (NASA), petrochemicals,
health care, upscale commercial, boating and visitor attractions.
The area is home to the third largest concentration of pleasure
boats in the United States.
Business location features
in the League City area include a well educated and highly technical
workforce, a convenient world-wide transportation network and
a diverse and expanding economic base. These features, along with
the support of local government, combine to make League City the
most natural destination to grow your business
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