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Deer Park Overview

Whether you are looking for sporting opportunities, shopping experience, history, or a place to stay, Deer Park is a perfect base to explore the Southeastern Texas. Located 19 miles from Houston, it offers vacationers a memorable experience incorporating historic landmarks, dining, shopping, and a full range of recreational activities.

What is the history of Deer Park?

Simeon Henry West, a retired legislator from Illinois, founded the city in 1892. He named the town ‘Deer Park’, owing to the large herds of deer that roamed in the town’s Gulf plains. A post office and a rail station opened in the area a year after its founding. The increasing population voted to incorporate the city in 1948.

How is the weather in Deer Park?

The Koppen Climate classification system describes Deer Park’s climate as humid subtropical. The city experiences hot humid summers. Winters are generally mild to cool.

How do I get around town?

Deer Park is referred to as the ‘birthplace of Texas’. Only a few miles from Houston, it is conveniently connected to light rail and bus. There are two airports and two Amtrak train stations within 30 miles from the city center. These include William Hobby and George Bush Intercontinental Airports in Houston. There are also bus routes and bicycle lanes for cyclists.

What is the Deer Park commute like?

The city is easily accessible from the neighborhoods as served by the State Highway 225. The State Highway 225 is an east-west freeway within the Houston area. It connects Pasadena and Houston. It passes near chemical plants, refineries, and tank farms. On average, one way-commute time takes 23 minutes or less by car. Other major roads are Battleground Road, Tidal Road, and Center Street.

What are the local media outlets?

Most radio stations are centered in Houston and neighboring towns. They include 94.1 FM, William Marsh Rice University’s 96.1 FM, and Radio one’s 97.9 FM. The Deer Park broadcaster is also a popular newspaper published weekly and distributed across Deer Park, Pasadena and the communities within Harris County. It covers sports, local news, business news, and community events.

Why live in Deer Park, TX?

The cost of living index in Deer Park is 8 percent lower than that of the national average. In addition, the city hosts many international residents with diverse cultural backgrounds. Its history and cultural heritage also make it stand out.

What Deer Park landmarks should I see?

A visit to Deer Park is never complete without visiting The Battleship Texas, San Jacinto Monument, The Battleground Golf Course, Dow Park, and Bayou Bend Disc Golf Course. The Deer Park Library and San Jacinto College are other notable landmarks.

What is there to do around Deer Park?

With a community theater, city parks, and recreational facilities, Deer Park has larger-than-life activities for the comfort of everyone. The San Jacinto Historic site monument is a battleground historic site with an 8-acre pool, battleground trail, a museum of history and artifacts. The Battleship Texas on the monument is the world’s last surviving battleship used in the first and second world wars. Deer Park is also home to restaurants that serve Mediterranean, Mexican, Italian and seafood cuisines. There is so much to tickle one’s taste buds. Vacationers can also turn to the south to explore amusement park rides, dining, shopping, fishing, boat rides, skiing, surfing, and other fantastic adventures.

Any annual festivals or Deer Park events to know?

The city is mostly busy during the summer. The Ice cream social in July is a day to grab a free ice cream on National Ice Cream Day. The Turkey Shoot is an annual competition in which kids compete in archery and Riflery every November. In early December, Reindeer Park is a two-day event featuring Christmas tree lighting, a parade, performances, snow slide, and petting zoo. Other popular events include Halloween Carnival, Worldwide Day of Play, and Dive-In Movies.

Where are the nearby vacation spots?

Deer Park is home to some of the coolest vacation opportunities in the state of Texas. One can enjoy the amazing scientific work of NASA at the Johnson Space Center, a Rockets game at Toyota Center, or simply take a stroll in the parks. Other popular vacation attractions include the Art Park Players. The establishment offers theater productions, dances, modeling and voice acting. The Bayou Bend Park along Kalwick Drive is a nine-hole disc golf course with picnic tables, walking trails, basketball court, swings, and playground equipment. The Dow Park has a kids’ pool, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a rose garden, tennis courts, a skate park, picnic areas, as well as a jogging trail. For golf lovers, The Battle Ground Golf course features a driving range, practicing facility, fairways, and challenging water hazards. Other attractions at Deer Park are The Brisket House and Patrick’s Cabin.

Where is the best place to move in Deer Park?

Deer Park apartments are spread across the city. From the low cost makeshift houses to the most luxurious homes, there is something for every resident. Living only a few miles from Houston gives one the ambiance of living in a small city near a large urban center.

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Getting Around Deer Park, TX

Walk Score®

40 / 100

Car-Dependent

Most errands require a car

Bike Score®

40 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

Transit Score®

1 / 100

Minimal Transit

It may be possible to get on a bus

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Deer Park

What is the current price range for One Bedroom Deer Park Apartments for rent?

Today's rental pricing for One Bedroom Apartments in Deer Park ranges from $725 to $1,950 with an average monthly rent of $1,126.

What does renting a Two Bedroom Apartment in Deer Park cost?

The monthly rent prices of Two Bedroom Apartments currently available in Deer Park range from $790 to $2,500. Today's average rental price for Two Bedrooms here is $1,219.

How expensive are Deer Park Three Bedroom Apartments?

There are currently 23 Three Bedroom Apartments listings available in Deer Park on ApartmentHomeLiving.com. The pricing ranges from $1,200 to $2,470 - averaging $1,614 for the location.

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