The city of Humble is the social and economic hub for this suburban area just outside the Houston metropolitan area. The quality educational system and family-oriented community make Humble an ideal place to raise your family. Boasting a strong economy, rich culture and vibrant social scene, Humble is attracting many new residents and entrepreneurs to its city limits.
Location
The city of Humble is a suburb of the Houston metropolitan area in Harris County, scenically positioned just off of beautiful Lake Houston. Bordering counties include Montgomery County to the north, Liberty County to the northeast, Chambers County to the east, Galveston County to the southeast, Brazoria County to the south, Fort Bend County to the southwest and Waller County to the northwest.
Geography/Terrain
The city of Humble encompasses a total area of 9.9 square miles, with 0.1% of that total being water. Located on scenic Lake Houston, residents enjoy long lake and riverside views all day and night from the flat lands of the streets of Humble. Downtown Humble is located on top of a salt dome, lending to the profitable petroleum industry. Residents also enjoy the fresh marine air not only from its proximity to Lake Houston, but also to its proximity to the Gulf of Mexico to the south and southeast.
Distance to 3 Closest Major Cities
Houston is less than a ½ hour drive southwest from Humble, traveling a distance of 19 miles. San Antonio is 215 miles southwest, a 3 hour and 20 minute drive. Dallas is 230 miles northwest, or just over a 3 ½ hour drive. New Orleans, Louisiana is a 5 hour and 45 minute drive, traveling a distance of 358 miles east along the Gulf of Mexico.
Jobs
Humble is the commercial and economic hub for the northeastern portion of Harris County. While the city’s economy is largely built around the petroleum industry, other industries of note include truck farming, dairy farming and timbering. Many global corporations have a strong base in Humble, including Loch Energy whose headquarters are located in the city. Humble is the namesake for Humble Oil and Refining Company which later became Exxon Corporation. The city’s population increases with commuters by 66% on weekdays.
Housing
Humble’s growing attraction and popularity are drawing more and more new residents and businesses to the city. The city welcomes this influx of new energy and continuously makes accommodations with new housing and retail developments cropping up all over the city. Whether you fancy an apartment, a condominium, a single family home or a large estate – Humble has a great selection for you to choose from.
Parks/Sports/Recreation/Golf
The city of Humble maintains 4 beautiful parks within its city limits. Hirsch Memorial Park is just over 4 acres of park land featuring a recreation center, playground equipment for the children to enjoy, a large gazebo, a swimming pool and picnic shelters for the entire family’s use and 2 lighted tennis courts. Uptown Park is a small ½ acre community park featuring an outdoor stage, a large gazebo, picnic tables, playground equipment and restroom facilities. Schott Park is a popular park covering 24 acres of park land featuring an open air pavilion, a softball field, a hardball field and basketball courts. Timberwood Park is a 3-acre park featuring playground equipment, 2 basketball areas and picnic tables.
Humble is located just off of beautiful Lake Houston, a reservoir on the west fork of the San Jacinto River. The lake offers great area fishing including catfish, largemouth bass, white crappie and bluegill, and boating is a popular recreational activity residents and visitors enjoy alike.
Nearby Lake Houston State Park offers such amenities as campsites equipped with fire rings, picnic tables and grills and a shower and restroom area. Most of the park is heavily wooded, and there are bayous, lakes and canals to explore. Covering almost 5,000 acres of beautiful green parkland, Lake Houston State Park is a place the entire family can enjoy.
There are 27 area golf courses within a 20-mile radius of Humble, with 8 of those courses within its city limits: Atascosita Country Club at Kingwood offers three 9-hole courses; Walden on Lake Houston offers an 18 hole course featuring 6,781 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 72; the award-winning Tour 18 Golf Course offers a challenging 18-hole course featuring 6,782 yards of golf from the longest tees with a par of 72; Humble Oil Patch Golf Center offers a 9 hole course; Redstone Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses.
Special Attractions/Events
Visit the Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, over 250 acres worth of beautiful, fragrant botanical gardens and with an arboretum where such native trees as dogwoods, rusty blackhaw viburnum and hawthorns thrive. Enjoy walking along the 3-mile long paths available to visitors who wish to experience the beautiful facilities, and pack your lunch as there are well-placed picnic tables from which to enjoy the view as you enjoy your meal.
Spend the day at Deerbrook Mall offering shopping for every need. Discover the over 150 unique stores and yummy eateries at the modern shopping facility. Home to such big names as Macy’s, Sears and Barnes and Noble, Dearbrook Mall is the place to go when in need. If you’re looking for entertainment, take in a movie at AMC’s 24-screened theatre located within the mall, too!
Join the prestigious Atascocita Country Club offering excellent golfing as well as such amenities as use of the luxurious clubhouse which recently underwent $2 million worth of renovations, 8 lighted tennis courts and 4 swimming pools. Home to the University of Houston’s golf team, such noteworthy professional golfers as Ben Crenshaw and Tom Kite have graced these courses with their presence.
Interesting Facts/Historic Buildings and Places
Humble shares its zip code with Bordersville, a small nearby neighborhood.
The town was named after its first postmaster and one of the original settlers, Pleasant Smith Humble.
The proper pronunciation of Humble is “umble” -- the “H” silent.
Do not confuse Humble, Texas of Harris County, with Humble, Texas of Hopkins County.
Howard Hughes, founder of Hughes Aircraft and subject of the movie “The Aviator”, was born and raised in Humble.
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