Neighborhood in League City, Galveston County

Living in Bayou Lakes, League City

A+

4th of 27areas in League City
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
League City overall: A

Bayou Lakes is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Coastal flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.4 mi
Pharmacy0.9 mi
Park0.5 mi
Cafe1.5 mi
Restaurant0.8 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.3 mi
Childcare1.0 mi
Library3.7 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
1,230
Median rent
No data
Median home value
$317,000
Household income
$137,000
Average commute
22 min
Homes owned
100%
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What it's like to live in Bayou Lakes

Bayou Lakes is a neighborhood in League City with about 1,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2015), mostly owner-occupied (100%) and 47% of households with children.

Our grade for Bayou Lakes is A+. That puts it 4th of 27 areas we grade in League City, a city that gets an A overall.

Pros of living in Bayou Lakes

No clear standouts in our data.

Cons of living in Bayou Lakes

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of coastal flooding and hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Bayou Lakes report card

Each grade compares Bayou Lakes with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade A

    Homes cost 2.3x income.

    95 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $137,000, 0% unemployed.

    96 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 84 of 100 on the state rating.

    63 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 60 violent crimes per 100k, 1,072 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 22 min, 2.1% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C

    43% have a bachelor’s degree.

    44 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C

    14% of adults uninsured.

    47 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    100% of homes owner-occupied.

    99 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Bayou Lakes compared with League City

Better than League City

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 100%25 points higher than League City (75%)
  • Average commute: 22 min28% lower than League City (30 min)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x22% lower than League City (3.0x)

Worse than League City

  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 43%5 points lower than League City (48%)
  • Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 14%3 points higher than League City (11%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • BElva C Lobit MiddleElementary, Dickinson ISD0.1 mi
  • BVictory Lakes IntermediateMiddle, Clear Creek ISD2.5 mi
  • BSanta Fe High SchoolHigh, Santa Fe ISD4 mi

Cost of living in Bayou Lakes

The median home is worth $317,000, 12% lower than the League City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,222 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median home value12% lower than League City$317,000$360,000$283,800
Home value to income22% lower than League City2.3x3.0x3.6x
Homes owned by the people living in them25 points higher than League City100%75%63%
Vacant homes4 points lower than League City0%4.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as League City201520031992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,222
Mortgage payment
$1,735
Property tax
$487

Based on a $317,000 home in Bayou Lakes, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereLeague CityTexas
Median household income13% higher than League City$137,000$121,099$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points lower than League City0%3.8%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than League City2.9%5.4%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points lower than League City43%48%34%
Average commute28% lower than League City22 min30 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points lower than League City2.1%15%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit4 points higher than League City4.8%0.8%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than League City100%96%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • Coastal floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesModerate
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsVery low
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Bayou Lakes

Under 1831%
18 to 3424%
35 to 6439%
65 and over6.4%
Race and ethnicity
White46%
Hispanic or Latino48%
Black0%
Asian3.3%
Other or more than one race2.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in League City

  1. 1A+Siena
  2. 2A+Sedonia
  3. 3A+Roma
  4. 5A+Whispering Lakes Ranch
  5. 6A+BelterraMedian rent $3,500+
  6. 7AThe Enclave in Bay ColonyMedian rent $2,080
  7. 8AGianniMedian rent $2,790
  8. 9A-Westwood

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. ANorthwest Del RioDel Rio
  2. AWest Harker HeightsHarker Heights
  3. A+LakesideLaredo

Questions about Bayou Lakes

Is Bayou Lakes a good place to live?

Bayou Lakes is a neighborhood in League City, TX, home to about 1,200 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 27 areas we score in League City. It does best on home ownership and worst on errands and things to do.

How much does it cost to live in Bayou Lakes?

The median home is worth $317,000, 12% lower than the League City median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.0x across League City.

What schools serve Bayou Lakes?

The closest rated public schools are Elva C Lobit Middle (elementary, rated B), Victory Lakes Intermediate (middle, rated B) and Santa Fe High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Bayou Lakes name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.