Baytown, Texas

Quick Statistics

Baytown is a community in Chambers County, Texas, home to about 85,205 people spread across 40.5 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $34,373 a year, and a typical home is worth about $197,300. About 25.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 19 percent over the past decade.

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85,205
Total Population
▲ up 19% since 2012
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40.50 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$34,373
Median Personal Income
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$197,300
Median Home Value
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25.6%
College Educated
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86.7%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 7.0 points since 2010
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Baytown ranks number 50 of 1,795 in population, number 907 in median household income, number 667 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Baytown typically top out near 91°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Baytown
# Town Distance Population
1.Highlands, TX6.4 mi.6,335
2.Morgan's Point, TX6.7 mi.233
3.Beach City, TX7.5 mi.3,309
4.Mont Belvieu, TX8.1 mi.9,020
5.La Porte, TX8.3 mi.36,730
6.Barrett, TX8.6 mi.3,273
7.Channelview, TX9.0 mi.43,605
8.Cove, TX9.9 mi.378
Frequently Asked Questions About Baytown

What is the population of Baytown, Texas?
Baytown has a population of about 85,205 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Baytown, Texas in?
Baytown is located in Chambers County, Texas.

What is the median home value in Baytown, Texas?
The median home value in Baytown is about $197,300, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Baytown, Texas?
The median personal income in Baytown is about $34,373 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Baytown, Texas?
Since 1950, 33 tornadoes have been recorded in Chambers County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Baytown, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 91 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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