Jacinto City, Texas
Jacinto City is a city of 9,432 people in Harris County, Texas, founded in 1947.
Why visit Jacinto City
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 8 parks and trails, 17 places to eat, 12 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Cinemark Tinseltown USA and XD, Sidney Sherman Bridge, Washburn Tunnel and Herman Brown Park.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 44°F.
Weather in Jacinto City
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About Jacinto City
Jacinto City is a city in Harris County, Texas, United States, east of the intersection of Interstate 10 and the East Loop of Interstate 610. Jacinto City is part of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area and is bordered by the cities of Houston and Galena Park. The population was 9,613 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Jacinto City, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Sidney Sherman Bridge
Bridge · 3.2 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks1
Washburn Tunnel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Structure in Houston & Pasadena, Harris County, Texas
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes17
Ojos Locos Sports Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
11095 East Freeway
Su-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
Blue Bayou Cafe
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.0 mi
12008 East Freeway
Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00; Su 11:00-01:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We-Th 11:00-23:00
Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.0 mi
12010 East Freeway
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Saltgrass Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 0.9 mi
11900 East Freeway, Houston
Taqueria El Charro Mex
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
1607 Holland Avenue, Houston
Domino's
Fast food · Pizza
10501 Market Street Road, Houston
Mo-Th 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00; Su 10:00-24:00
5 more on the map.
History
In 1941 Frank Sharp established a subdivision which filled with shipyard workers and workers at nearby steel mills and war plants. Jacinto City incorporated in 1947 with nearly 3,800 residents; its first mayor was Inch Handler. Because of the 1947 incorporation, Houston did not incorporate Jacinto City's territory into its city limits, while Houston annexed surrounding areas that were unincorporated. The town still serves as a bedroom community for local industry. In the 1950s the city opened a city hall and recreational facilities. By 1960 the city had 9,500 people and by 1964 the city had 11,500 people. In 1966 the city had seventeen churches, two schools, one hospital, one bank, and one library. A waste-water facility funded by the Environmental Protection Agency opened in 1972; the Handbook of Texas stated that this may be due to complaints from residents about chemical vapors in 1969. In 1990 the city had 9,343 people.
Jacinto City was known for the murder of Louis "Buddy" Musso by Susan (or Suzanne) "Sue" Basso in 1998. Basso lived in Jacinto City and held Musso against his will there; Musso died in an apartment unit used by an accomplice in Houston. Musso's corpse was dumped in neighboring Galena Park.
From 1996 to 2006 the median price per square foot of the Jacinto City houses increased from approximately $35 to approximately $70.
From the History section of Jacinto City, Texas on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay12
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
11460 East Freeway, Houston
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries49
Healthcare5
East Side Surgery Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.5 mi
10918 East Freeway, Houston
Map of Jacinto City
112 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 44°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 67°F | 49°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 73°F | 54°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 79°F | 61°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 86°F | 69°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 75°F | 7.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 77°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 94°F | 77°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 72°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 82°F | 63°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 72°F | 53°F | 3.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Houston-Port (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Harris County has had 26 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
- 2024-05-17: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Galena Park 2 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Cloverleaf 4 mi east, about 7 min by car
- South Houston 7 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Channelview 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Houston 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Pasadena 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Deer Park 9 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Sheldon 9 mi northeast, about 15 min by car
- Highlands 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- West University Place 12 mi west, about 19 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- JacintoCitySignJacintoCityTexas, WhisperToMe, Public domain
- Washburn Tunnel Harris Co TX, Accent on Electric, CC BY 2.0
- Loop 610 towards 775 Gellhorn - panoramio, JAGarcia, CC BY 3.0
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