Angleton is filled with open pastures and shady oaks, offering a slow lifestyle at the heart of Brazoria County. "Everything is a little bit spaced out. I personally like it because I was born and raised in Houston [which is more crowded]," says Realtor Cipriana Torres of Adams Homes Realty, who's lived here for a few years. Located 45 miles from downtown Houston and 20 miles from the beach in Freeport, Angleton is growing. New developments include a park, restaurants and several communities. The city's population is also increasing by slightly more than 1% annually, totaling just over 20,000 residents. Hospitality, civil engineering construction and chemical manufacturing are Angleton's leading industries.
Most homes in Angleton city limits have moderate sized yards.
The Dirty South is open until 2am in the town of Angleton, serving drinks and food.
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The different lifestyles in Angleton
Master-planned communities are cropping up along Angleton's highways. The city's newest developments are Riverwood Ranch and Windrose Green. Riverwood Ranch is being built around ponds, parks and trails by D.R. Horton. Windrose Green offers homes from multiple national builders, including CastleRock and K. Hovnanian. Windrose Green also has parks and waterways and trails, one leading to Angleton High School. New subdivisions include Chenango Ranch, with homes on 1 to 2 acres, and Gifford Meadows, featuring smaller lots averaging 1,500 to 2,000 square feet. Homebuyers can also find rural properties, some with up to 15 acres. The city's median home price is around $280,000, 15% less than the state median.
A Texas shaped pond, located at SFA-Munson Park in Angleton.
The town square in Angleton offers several shaded pavilions.
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Niche gives Angleton's school district an A-minus
Angleton is served by the Angleton Independent School District, which earns an A-minus on Niche. Torres says there is a growing need for new schools in the area. Two new facilities — Heartland Elementary and Heritage Junior High — are opening in fall 2025.
The school's AP participation rate is higher than the state average.
Central Elementary School provides curriculum for grades K-5 in the Angleton area.
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Micro-transit options and highways in Angleton
Both Highway 288 and State Highway 35 pass through the city. Angleton offers a micro-transit service where buses and vans travel dynamic routes. Texas Gulf Coast Regional Airport is a general aviation airport about 6 miles south. The closest international airport is William P. Hobby Airport, roughly 40 miles north. The city is also home to a branch of UTMB Health for emergency services, general and specialty care and testing.
The Dirty South is a local favorite
Chains and local eateries line highways and main roads in Angleton. "A lot of the locals go to The Dirty South because it has entertainment during the week, and they have good food," Torres says. The city is working to bring in more businesses and debuted Starbucks in 2022 and a new pizza spot called The Crust Pizzeria in 2023. Torres says retail is limited, so most locals head to the Brazos Mall in Lake Jackson, 10 miles away.
Residents can find hot plates of American style food at The Dirty South in Angleton.
Residents can stop by Starbucks in Angleton for fresh coffee and pastries.
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Lakeside Park opened in 2023
Half of Angleton’s residents can walk to a park in 10 minutes. Community parks comprise over 270 acres of the city, offering playgrounds, disc golf fields, rental pavilions and youth sports complexes. Lakeside Park is the newest — opened in 2023 — with a playground that integrates musical instruments and a stocked lake circled by a 1-mile trail. Angleton Recreation Center has a large indoor pool and full-court gymnasium.
Freedom Park, on the north edge of Angleton, offers over a mile of walking trails.
Lakeside Park hosts events and parties at the pavilion on site.
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Carnival rides at Brazoria County Fair
The nine-day Brazoria County Fair has been a crowd favorite each fall at the county fairgrounds since 1910. In March and November, the fairgrounds also host Angleton Market Days, where hundreds of vendors set up and there's a range of antique tractors on display. In December, Angleton hosts the annual Heart of Christmas celebration. Concert in the Park takes place every Friday during May and September at Veterans Park.
The town square in Angleton offers several shaded pavilions.
A mother and daughter sit and enjoy a lunch break at Dickey Park in Angleton.
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Weather extremes and crime in Angleton
The city has warm weather year-round, with the hot season lasting four months. Hurricane Beryl hit Angleton in 2024, leading to downed power lines and trees and discolored drinking water. Increased rainfall in the past decade and erosion of the Brazoria River have also led to a moderate flood risk in Brazoria County. Crime in Angleton is higher than both the national and state averages. Incidences tend to concentrate on thefts around the center of town, near commercial areas.
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