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Channelview, TX is a small suburb of Houston with a population of approximately 30,000. Channelview gets its name from the ship channel that dissects the city, a place known for the haunting nighttime beauty of slow-drifting ships passing under bridges on their way to the harbors of larger cities, or toward the Gulf of Mexico.

Aside from its reputation as a shipping city, Channelview is known for its dense industrial sector. Most local employment in the city is split evenly between the manufacture of products, and the many opportunities available at the channel, including shipping and trucking services. Larger neighboring cities, such as Pasadena and Houston, offer Channelview residents the option to commute to work in these bustling metropolises.

The communities that pepper the channel corridor are among the best in the city, and Channelview real estate is increasing in value due to their allure. The median income for a family living in Channelview is more than $45,000. The existing residential zones are largely single-family units, with new construction taking place on the town's periphery. Since Channelview possesses a comparatively low cost of living, and its workers tend to bring in a higher than average income, buyers find home prices to be extremely affordable.

Channelview's well-designed highway network gives residents and travelers easy access to the sporting events, dining, live entertainment, arts, and museums available in Houston. Channelview residents enjoy the ability to access the conveniences of a large city while retiring to their small-town suburban lifestyle for rest and relaxation.