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Channelview, TX

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A Houston suburb with peaceful residences and active outdoor venues

Suburban Riverside Active Affordable Convenient

Located about 16 miles east of Downtown Houston, Channelview is a laidback suburb strewn along the Old River. Residents enjoy a slower-paced lifestyle on the outskirts of the city, along with easy access to numerous area attractions. Channelview is just a short drive away from the Battleship Texas State Historic Site and the San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site, as well as the popular Pirates Bay Water Park.

Channelview is also within minutes of sprawling outdoor destinations like Gene Green Beltway 8 Park, Herman Brown Park, Xtreme Off Road Park and Beach, and Sheldon Lake State Park, in addition to Bear Lake. Convenience to I-10, Beltway 8, and Highway 90 makes commuting and traveling from Channelview simple.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Channelview, TX is $843 for a studio, $787 for one bedroom, $908 for two bedrooms, and $1,110 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Channelview has decreased by -2.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$787/month
643 Sq Ft
House
$1,923/month
281 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,185/month
796 Sq Ft
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Transportation

31

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

out of 100 TransitScore® Rating

You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

37

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Viola Cobb Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

432 Students

7
out of 10

B High Hamblen Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

954 Students

6
out of 10

Schochler Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

846 Students

6
out of 10

De Zavala Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

536 Students

5
out of 10

Crenshaw Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

533 Students

3
out of 10

Alice Johnson J High School

Public

Grades 6-8

1,189 Students

4
out of 10

Channelview High School

Public

Grades 9-12

2,893 Students

3
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Baytown Nature Center
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
  • Sheldon Lake State Park
  • Eddie V. Gray Wetlands Center
  • Battleship TEXAS State Historic Site

Commuter Rail

Airports

  • William P Hobby
  • George Bush Intcntl/Houston

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