Baytonians Believe that Baytown is the Best Place to Call Home. The people here pride themselves on offering Southern hospitality with a Texas flair. Perhaps that's why most residents are fiercely loyal to their community. So, what's so special about Baytown? The answer depends on whom you ask. Baytonians enjoy the serenity of a home town with ready access to the excitement and convenience of one of the world's major cities, Houston, as well as to the popular summer vacation resort area, Galveston Island, both less than an hour away. Talk to people who live here and the one asset that seems to stand out is the community's concern for their neighbors and the family structure. Because new residents with time and ideas to offer are readily welcomed, the city continues to grow and nurture interest ranging from youth sports to programs for the elderly. Local organizations provide housing for battered women and children and the homeless. Little League, Optimist and YMCA sports teams abound. There are more than 70 houses of worship in Baytown, one per 1,000 residents. Clubs and service groups meet virtually any interest one might have. Baytown is living proof that civic involvement and caring about others is a quality still alive in today's fast-paced world. Beautiful Homes, Green Spaces and Warm Neighborhoods Approximately 95 percent of Baytown's more than 70,000 residents live in single-family dwellings. The homes around Baytown offer a wide variety of architectural styles ranging from Tudor, Colonial, Victorian and early American to ranch, Spanish and more contemporary styles. Many subdivisions are nestled in natural forest settings surrounded by towering pines, oaks and pecans. A number of homes in Baytown's various waterfront areas have their own docks and spectacular views. Contemporary condominiums and patio homes are located in convenient locations, and many developments offer breathtaking views of the bay area and inlets. Several neighborhoods offer greenbelt jogging or walking trails. Because of the area's subtropical climate, lush green lawns and tropical foliage thrive throughout. Neighborhoods and city streets are well-maintained, as are Baytown's numerous parks, land and water resources. There is a plentiful supply of single-family dwellings, with new subdivisions currently nearing completion. Baytown has a total of more than 29,000 housing units, and 48 apartment and townhome complexes with a wide range of rental fees. The city has a population density of 2,025 people per square mile.
