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Kemah, TX

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A beautiful bayside playground for the Houston-Galveston area.

Coastal Boating Tourism Waterfront Entertainment

Kemah is a small city on the coast of Galveston Bay, forty minutes southeast of downtown Houston and forty minutes north of Galveston. To people around southeast Texas, Kemah is well known for its boardwalk, a waterfront entertainment district featuring restaurants, shops, a marina, an aquarium, and carnival thrill rides. The boardwalk is also a popular entertainment venue, hosting a variety of events like concerts, car shows, and fireworks displays throughout the year. Boating is extremely popular around Kemah, with access to deep sea fishing in the Gulf of Mexico just a few minutes away.

Rent Trends

As of January 2025, the average apartment rent in Kemah, TX is $1,435 for one bedroom, $1,760 for two bedrooms, and $2,237 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Kemah has increased by 1.9% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,435/month
764 Sq Ft
House
$2,872/month
172 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,788/month
408 Sq Ft
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Transportation

41

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

38

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

Lavace Stewart Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

740 Students

4
out of 10

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