Hitchcock Real Estate
Homes for Sale in Hitchcock
Hitchcock is a city in Galveston County located at the gateway to the Golden Gulf Coast in an ideal location with easy access to industrial centers, recreation, educational, and medical facilities. A serene residential community, Hitchcock was once a station of the railroad between Galveston and Houston. Today, Hitchcock serves as a suburb of Galveston and houses workers from the Johnson Space Center. Located on State Highway 6 just south of I-10 only 20 minutes from Galveston and 35 minutes from Houston, Hitchcock is a hub of the greater Gulf Coast area and boasts unlimited potential for future growth. With an excellent library and dedicated public officials, the Hitchcock community is not only safe, but is also great place to raise a family or enjoy a peaceful, relaxing retirement.
Recreation and entertainment opportunities are unlimited in the Hitchcock community. The community is home to the Galveston County Fair and Rodeo; recreational events; parades; musical entertainment; carnivals; bike and horse trails; disc golf; picnic areas; an archery range; baseball fields; basketball courts; a canoe launch; historical sites; horseshoe pits; piers; playgrounds; practice backstops; soccer fields; tennis courts; a volleyball court; and more. In addition, homes in Hitchcock are in close reach to the city’s popular attractions like Harborwalk, and major shopping malls, hospitals, colleges, and additional recreation facilities. Its strategic location close to Houston and Galveston creates additional recreation and entertainment for Hitchcock with premier shopping at the Galleria and other Houston shopping outlets; historic Galveston; Galveston’s beaches; an assortment of nightlife venues; exceptional dining establishments; and more.
Most students living in Hitchcock attend schools within the Hitchcock Independent School District. Some students, however, are served by the Santa Fe Independent School District depending on where they live within the Hitchcock community. In addition, Hitchcock is home to several private schools. For those pursuing post-secondary education opportunities, homes in Hitchcock are in close proximity to the College of the Mainland and other colleges and universities in Galveston and Houston.