Channelview Property Management

Channelview is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown region. It’s 15 miles east of downtown Houston and occupies an area of about 18 square miles.

It’s named for its location along the Houston Ship Channel, which runs from the Gulf of Mexico past Baytown. It’s also where the San Jacinto River forms the Old River. The waterfront area and proximity to Houston make for excellent real estate.

Not a city or town, Channelview is instead a census-designated place, or CDP. That’s essentially a concentration of population defined for statistical purposes only. It also helps to locate the exact area within a metropolis where a person lives.

The July 2016 census tallied a population of 41,261 within city limits. Compared to other Texas cities, towns, and CDPs, Channelview is one of the larger population centers, in the upper quartile for density and diversity.

The area is considered extremely diverse, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The population includes 53 percent White, 37 percent Hispanic or Latino people, 18 percent Pacific Islander, 13 percent African American, 2 percent Asian, and .55 percent Native American. It’s a great place to experience a true melting pot.

The median income for the typical Channelview household is about $46,000. That’s lower than average, but so is the cost of living. Compared to the rest of the country, the cost of living is 16 percent lower in Channelview.

Plus, only 11 percent of households were below the poverty line, according to the latest census count. That’s also several points below the national average.

However, the unemployment rate is at 5.5, which is nearly a full point higher than the national average. Nevertheless, job growth is positive at nearly one percent.

The vast majority of Channelview residents attend the Channelview Independent School District, although a few are served by the Galena Park ISD, also located in Channelview CDP.

The Channelview ISD is an average school district, with a 5 out of 10 rating on Greatschools.org. Many low-income schools operate within the school district, and funding makes it difficult to provide some of the top activities and instruction you might find in a school district closer to central Houston.

Galena Park ISD is slightly better, with a 6 out of 10 rating on Greatschools.org. Many charter schools also surround this district, which might be considered preferable for a quality education.

One of the biggest benefits of Channelview-area schools is the small class size. Despite lower spending, the average student-teacher ratio is about 16:1, which means more individualized attention for students.

Students are not limited to attending Channelview or Galena Park schools because of residency. Many private schools in the area offer a better education for residents.

In addition, under the No Child Left Behind act, low-income students are eligible for scholarships to a private institution if they meet certain requirements. Students who are designated as “in need of improvement” are also granted the right to attend a better school in the Houston area if arrangements can be made for transportation.

There’s not a lot to do in the center of Channelview, though there are several beautiful parks and recreation areas, including Channelwood Park, River Terrace Park, Channelview Sports Complex, and Moncrief Park. You can also fish and boat on the Houston Ship Channel.

But remember, Houston is just 20 minutes away. There, you can enjoy a variety of restaurants, live entertainment, museums, art galleries, shopping, parks, and so much more. People love living in Channelview because of the small-town feel, but also proximity to everything they could ever want in terms of food, shopping, and entertainment.