Yes — Clear Lake offers a quieter, suburban pace with quick access to NASA Johnson Space Center, University of Houston-Clear Lake, Baybrook Mall, and the Kemah Boardwalk, plus highly rated Clear Creek ISD schools.
Live Well in Clear Lake —
Minutes from NASA & UH-Clear Lake
Live in a spot where convenience and calm converge to make suburban days feel just as they should. University Green Apartments is in a quiet and favorable location in Clear Lake, Texas, only a 5-minute drive and 30-minute walk to the NASA Johnson Space Center and University of Houston, Clear Lake, while also a 7-minute drive to HCA Houston Healthcare, Clear Lake. In addition, your daily needs are just a short drive away, and you’re surrounded by parks, local pubs, and shopping centers for leisure time.
Come by for a tour, then see our area near the Armand Bayou Nature Center in person afterward.
FOOD & DRINK
- Tommy's Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar — 4 min
- Whiskey Cake Kitchen & Bar – 8 min
- Frenchies – 4 min
- Hyde Park – 7 min
- Wrap & Roll — 5 min
- Pho Hoang NASA — 5 min
- Nobi Public House — 5 min
- J. Henry's Draught House + Kitchen — 7 min
SHOPPING
- H-E-B — 5 min
- Walmart Supercenter — 5 min
- Costco — 8 min
- Baybrook Mall — 8 min
- Target — 5 min
- Kroger — 5 min
- Academy Sports + Outdoors — 7 min
ACTIVITIES
- Space Center Houston — 5 min
- Armand Bayou Nature Center — 10 min
- Clear Lake Park — 12 min
- Kemah Boardwalk — 15 min
- Great Wolf Lodge Webster — 8 min
- Topgolf Webster — 8 min
- Cinemark 18 — 8 min
- Bowlero Webster — 8 min
- Glassell Stadium — 5 min
EDUCATION & EMPLOYERS
- Falcon Pass Elementary — 3 min
- Space Center Intermediate — 7 min
- Clear Lake High School — 8 min
- University of Houston, Clear Lake — 5 min
- NASA Johnson Space Center — 5 min
- HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake — 7 min
- Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital — 8 min
- UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus — 8 min
Life in the 77058 Zip Code
Set in the heart of Houston's Clear Lake area, the 77058 zip code blends suburban quiet with one of the most distinctive job and culture hubs in Texas. This is the neighborhood that NASA built — Johnson Space Center sits just minutes from University Green, making Clear Lake a sought-after community for engineers and aerospace professionals at NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Boeing, as well as healthcare workers at HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, Houston Methodist Clear Lake, and UTMB Health's Clear Lake campus, all just minutes away. Add in the University of Houston-Clear Lake campus, highly rated Clear Creek ISD schools, and tree-lined streets a short drive from Galveston Bay, and it's easy to see why residents put down roots here.
Commuting from Clear Lake
University Green is positioned for easy commuting in every direction, with direct access to Interstate 45. NASA Johnson Space Center and University of Houston-Clear Lake are about five minutes by car (or a 30-minute walk), and HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is roughly seven minutes away. For trips into the city, I-45 puts Downtown Houston within about a 30- to 40-minute drive, with the Texas Medical Center and Hobby Airport reachable along the way. Closer to home, Bay Area Boulevard connects you to daily errands, dining, and Baybrook Mall without ever touching the freeway.
Weekends in Clear Lake
When the workweek ends, Clear Lake delivers. The Bay Area of Greater Houston is known for its seafood, and you'll find fresh-catch restaurants throughout the neighborhood — from oyster bars to Gulf Coast classics just minutes from your door. Spend a morning kayaking the trails at Armand Bayou Nature Center, take the family to Space Center Houston, or head to the Kemah Boardwalk for waterfront dining and rides about 15 minutes away. And when a beach day calls, Galveston's shoreline is only about 30 minutes south on I-45. Closer to home, Topgolf, Bowlero, Great Wolf Lodge, and Cinemark 18 in neighboring Webster cover entertainment in any weather, while Clear Lake Park offers playgrounds, boat launches, and green space along the water.
Connected Yet Removed
Commuting With Ease
With HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, the University of Houston-Clear Lake, and NASA Johnson Space Center all just minutes away — and highly rated Clear Creek ISD schools like Falcon Pass Elementary, Space Center Intermediate, and Clear Lake High School close to home — University Green puts everyday life within easy reach. When the weekend calls, head into Downtown Houston via I-45 for big-city dining, sports, and entertainment, or slow things down at nearby preserves and green spaces like the Armand Bayou Nature Center and Clear Lake Park.
Visit our Amenities page to see everything waiting in your own backyard, then click Schedule a Tour to see it all in person.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is University Green from NASA Johnson Space Center?
University Green Apartments is about a 5-minute drive (or 30-minute walk) from NASA Johnson Space Center.
What school district is University Green Apartments in?
The community is zoned to Clear Creek ISD, including Falcon Pass Elementary, Space Center Intermediate, and Clear Lake High School.
Which hospitals are near University Green Apartments?
HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is about 7 minutes away, and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital and UTMB Health's Clear Lake campus are also just minutes from the community — making University Green a convenient home base for healthcare professionals and travel nurses.
How far is Clear Lake from downtown Houston?
Downtown Houston is roughly 25–30 miles north via I-45, typically a 30–40 minute drive depending on traffic.
How far is University Green from Galveston?
Galveston is about 25 miles south via I-45, roughly a 30-minute drive — close enough for a spontaneous beach day, a stroll on the Pleasure Pier, or dinner on The Strand.
University Green Apartments
Your Retreat to Suburban Calm