"I'm always going to live in Texas. Texas is my home -- it'll be my home forever." -- Kelly Clarkson
Does the idea of living in a small waterfront town appeal to you? Do you like fishing, swimming, sailing and sunning? Wouldn't it be nice to live and work in a place that feels like you are on vacation every day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Port Lavaca, Texas, may just be the place for you! Port Lavaca was originally known as simply Lavaca. It is the county seat of Calhoun County and the name La Vaca means "the cow". Port Lavaca has a rich historical heritage including a period in the late 1800s when it basically became a ghost town with less than 100 people. In the early 1900s new roads, causeway completion and harbor dredging led to the introduction of new industries in the area, including Union Carbide, DuPont and Formosa. With the coming of these companies also came droves of people, and it's about time you joined them, too.
Located on the gulf coast of Texas, Port Lavaca is a small town that has everything you need from work to relaxation
"I'm always going to live in Texas. Texas is my home -- it'll be my home forever." -- Kelly Clarkson
Does the idea of living in a small waterfront town appeal to you? Do you like fishing, swimming, sailing and sunning? Wouldn't it be nice to live and work in a place that feels like you are on vacation every day? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Port Lavaca, Texas, may just be the place for you! Port Lavaca was originally known as simply Lavaca. It is the county seat of Calhoun County and the name La Vaca means "the cow". Port Lavaca has a rich historical heritage including a period in the late 1800s when it basically became a ghost town with less than 100 people. In the early 1900s new roads, causeway completion and harbor dredging led to the introduction of new industries in the area, including Union Carbide, DuPont and Formosa. With the coming of these companies also came droves of people, and it's about time you joined them, too.
Moving to Port Lavaca
Located on the gulf coast of Texas, Port Lavaca is a small town that has everything you need from work to relaxation. Whether you choose a beachfront cottage, townhouses for rent, rental apartments or even a lot to park the ol' RV on for the season, you will find what you are looking for in Port Lavaca. With an average population of around 12,000 this city has experienced a great deal of growth in the past several years. More businesses, more housing and more options make living in a small city feel as if you are in a much larger metropolitan area, but then you turn around and see the gulf. Things are much more laid back and relaxed on the coast. You don't even need a vehicle if you live in town. The R-Transit bus system can get you where you need to go.
The Chamber of Commerce has all the information you need if you are considering moving to Port Lavaca. There are choices you will need to make about electricity providers, cable, phone and internet options. Make sure you get the household in order before you set out to become the best beach bum ever.
Port Lavaca Communities
If you are looking for a convenient housing option that will give you everything you need, there are four communities that feature apartments for rent in Port Lavaca. Though these are not technically neighborhoods, Seabreeze Village, Seagreens, Village Apartments and Baypoint all offer apartment leases that free you up from cutting the lawn or painting the shutters, giving you more time to enjoy all the ins and outs of Port Lavaca. You might even find some studio apartments for rent.
Living in Port Lavaca
The folks of Port Lavaca are proud of their Texas history and heritage. There are several events throughout the year to celebrate the location, history and down-home feel of Texas in general and Port Lavaca specifically. Go Texan Day, Flip Flop Festival and Port Lavaca Market Days are just a few. The restaurants in Port Lavaca offer many Tex-Mex and seafood options, or you can hit one of the new piers and catch your own redfish, flounder, drum and speckled trout. There are many opportunities and entertainment options from spending the day at the beach to going crabbing or diving at the reef. Imagine spending the full year right on the gulf! Sure, there are schools and sports and jobs, but when you have "down time" you can really have down time and soak up the rays at the waterfront!
