Point Comfort
Market Overview
Point Comfort Real Estate
Point Comfort is a small industrial port community on the western shore of Lavaca Bay in Calhoun County. The town is home to the Formosa Plastics industrial complex, one of the largest petrochemical facilities in Texas, which is the primary economic driver for the area. Point Comfort offers very affordable housing for workers in the local industrial sector and those seeking an uncrowded bay-side lifestyle.
By the Numbers
Point Comfort at a Glance
~700
Population
$120,000
Median Home Price
Why Choose
Why Live in Point Comfort?
- Very affordable housing among the lowest-priced communities on the Texas Gulf Coast at around $120K median
- Stable industrial employment base from Formosa Plastics and Port of Point Comfort operations
- Quiet, uncrowded bay-side community with access to Lavaca Bay fishing and recreation
- Adjacent to Port Lavaca with easy access to its amenities, dining, and services
- Low property tax burden due to very low home values, keeping total ownership costs minimal
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Who typically buys homes in Point Comfort?
Point Comfort primarily attracts buyers who work at the Formosa Plastics plant or in the Port of Point Comfort industrial operations. The very low home prices also appeal to investors, retirees on fixed incomes, and buyers seeking the most affordable entry point into a Texas bay community.
What are the amenities like in Point Comfort?
Point Comfort is a small town with limited amenities of its own, but adjacent Port Lavaca (about 5 minutes away) provides grocery stores, restaurants, medical care, and community services. The bay location offers recreational fishing access.
Is Point Comfort a good investment property location?
At median prices around $120K, Point Comfort offers extremely low acquisition costs. Rental demand is driven primarily by industrial workers at local facilities. It is a niche market best suited to investors with local knowledge of the industrial employment base.
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