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NASA
Aerospace · Clear Lake · Greater Houston, TX
Where should you live if you work at NASA in Houston? NASA (Aerospace) has a Houston-area campus at Clear Lake. The nearest residential communities are Pearland (~14 mi), Midtown (~21 mi), Montrose (~22 mi).
Where to Live Near NASA
| Community | Vibe | Distance | Median owner-occupied home value | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearland | — | 14 mi | $330,900 | PEARLAND ISD: A |
| Midtown | — | 21 mi | $384,100 | HOUSTON ISD: B |
| Montrose | — | 22 mi | $599,500 | HOUSTON ISD: B |
| River Oaks | — | 24 mi | $795,278 | HOUSTON ISD: B |
| The Heights | — | 26 mi | $609,300 | HOUSTON ISD: B |
Tradeoff picks: Pearland for the shortest drive.Compare Pearland vs Midtown →
Common questions
Where should you live if you work at NASA in Houston?
NASA (Aerospace) has a Houston-area campus at Clear Lake. The nearest residential communities are Pearland (~14 mi), Midtown (~21 mi), Montrose (~22 mi).
How far is NASA's campus from the outer communities?
Straight-line, The Woodlands sits about 50 miles from the campus and Pearland is closest at roughly 14 miles. Freeway time depends on your arrival window, which the match tool estimates.
Is NASA relocating employees to Houston?
NASA has announced Houston-area operations at Clear Lake. We track announcements rather than rumors; for individual relocation packages, ask your employer or the partner agent via the match tool.
Houston MSA Employment
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Msa Employment Health Care Social Assistance | 401,100 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Employment Manufacturing | 241,500 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Employment Mining Logging | 73,500 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Employment Professional Scientific Technical | 286,200 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Employment Retail Trade | 321,100 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Employment Transportation Warehousing Utilities | 200,300 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
| Msa Total Employment | 3,521,500 | US Bureau of Labor Statistics (CES/QCEW) · 2026 |
Considering NASA for your next move?
- Campus location: Clear Lake.
- Head signal: the employment rows on this page are metro-level BLS series, each linked to its source. An employer-specific headcount appears only when a filing we ingested states one, and none does for NASA.
- Commute patterns: the community table on this page ranks residential areas by straight-line miles from the campus; Pearland sits closest at roughly 14 miles.
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