Jurisdiction
Most lies inside Houston, with a small part in Taylor Lake Village1.
Houston Area Guide
Clear Lake homes for sale: Clear Lake area guide
Clear Lake City is a master-planned community next to NASA's Johnson Space Center, the second-largest master-planned community in Houston after Kingwood1.
Employers
Space and engineering
The community is adjacent to Johnson Space Center and aerospace firms, giving it a high concentration of engineers12.
Coastal checks
Ask about windstorm insurance and flood zones3.
Buyer notes
Bay Area living
Compare commute to JSC and insurance quotes before you offer.
Common Questions
Clear Lake: common questions
Who can help me buy or sell a home in Clear Lake?
Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Clear Lake and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.
What should I check before buying a home in Clear Lake?
Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.
Is Clear Lake near NASA?
Yes, next to Johnson Space Center1.
Is it inside Houston?
Mostly1.
How does it compare to Kingwood?
It is the second-largest master-planned community after Kingwood1.
Sources
Where these facts come from
Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.
- Clear Lake City, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
- Johnson Space Center, NASA (accessed 2026-10-15).
- FEMA Flood Map Service Center, Federal Emergency Management Agency (accessed 2026-10-15).