Clute Apartments and Rentals

Located about 60 miles south of Houston, Clute, Texas, is a city of numerous amenities and opportunities. Located in Brazoria County, Clute is far enough away from Houston that it offers a small-town vibe while still boasting numerous amenities, services and access to entertainment. Home to around 11,200 people, Clute's suburban vibe and standalone nature have created a growing and self-sufficient community. Those searching for Clute apartments for rent will recognize the city as a great place to live, work and play.

Clute evolved around the junction of the Calvit and Eagle Island Plantations. The originally private land was eventually named Clute by its onetime owner, Soloman J. Clute. The company Dow Chemical moved into Clute in the 1940s, bringing with it employment opportunity and industrial growth. By 1952, Clute's population had grown large enough that it could be incorporated as a town. Having grown throughout the last century, Clute is now more than 11,000 strong, and hopes to continue growing and thriving throughout the coming decades.

Clute residents enjoy the numerous amenities of suburban life without surrounding congestion. Clute's parks and recreation department offers the community a family-friendly means for exercise and entertainment. Clute Municipal Park offers playgrounds, open space and the Clute Municipal Pool, a popular choice during the hot summer months. The Stratton Ridge Sportsplex offers sports facilities, and numerous community teams gather here to practice and meet with friends and neighbors.

Clute is a very young city with a median age of just 28.8 years. Nearly 20 percent of the city's population is younger than 10 years old. This makes Clute an extremely family-friendly city: About 70 percent of the area's households are comprised of families and nearly 40 percent contain children younger than 18. This safe and peaceful city is widely recognized as a great location for raising a family. Families also appreciate that Clute is less than 10 miles from the Gulf of Mexico.

Clute is not home to any major college or university. In fact, the nearest institute of higher learning is the University of Houston, Clear Lake, which is located 42 miles away in Houston.

Clute serves as an employment hub for the surrounding area, as a few major companies are located within the city. In fact, the area sees its population grow about 21 percent on workdays due to commuting. Dow Chemical is located in Clute, which provides the area with a large portion of its employment. Other regional employers include Homestead Senior Care, Brazosport Regional Health System and the City of Clute.

According to City-Data, the cost of living index is nearly 13 percent lower than the U.S. average. Those searching for Clute apartments will be happy to note that the city has a healthy and impressive rental market: About 53 percent of homes in the area are renter-occupied units. The median gross rent in the city is $627 per month.

Clute is the home of the Great Texas Mosquito Festival, an annual event that attracts families from all across the region. The festival offers activities like a barbecue cook-off, pitching contest, mosquito calling contest, 5K run/walk, baby crawling contest and senior citizen's bingo. Thirty-three years in the running, the Great Texas Mosquito Festival is a fun celebration that features high-quality musical entertainment and good, old-fashioned fun.

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