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Lake Livingston Gateway

About Livingston, TX

Welcome to Livingston, the Polk County seat and gateway to Lake Livingston, set among the Piney Woods near the Sam Houston National Forest.

Livingston is the county seat of Polk County, Texas, set in the Piney Woods of East Texas roughly 74 miles northeast of Houston and about 46 miles south of Lufkin. With a population of about 5,600, it is the largest city in Polk County. The town serves as the gateway to Lake Livingston, one of the largest lakes in Texas, and its economy and daily life are shaped by the lake, the surrounding timber country, and its role as a regional government and services center. Lake Livingston State Park, just outside the city, offers more than 10 miles of hiking trails at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest, along with fishing, boating, and camping on the lake's shores. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas maintains its reservation about 17 miles east of Livingston, adding a significant cultural and historical dimension to the area. Livingston's housing stock reflects its small-town East Texas character: single-family homes on modest lots in town, ranch-style and lake-area homes, and rural acreage on the outskirts. The community offers local amenities including ball fields, a bowling alley, an 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, parks, a public library, and a municipal airport. Livingston ISD serves the city's students. The town's pace is unhurried, and its position along U.S. Highway 59 — part of the future Interstate 69 corridor — keeps Houston and Lufkin within reach while allowing residents to live close to the lake and forest. Retirees, lake-home owners, and families tied to local government, timber, and services make up much of the population, drawn by the recreation, open space, and small-town feel the area provides.

Population 5,640
County Polk County
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What county is Livingston in?

Livingston is the county seat of Polk County, Texas, located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. It is the largest city in Polk County, with a population of about 5,600.

What lake is Livingston near?

Livingston sits on the shores of Lake Livingston, one of the largest lakes in Texas. Lake Livingston State Park, just outside the city, offers hiking trails, fishing, boating, and camping at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest.

How far is Livingston from Houston?

Livingston sits roughly 74 miles northeast of Houston and about 46 miles south of Lufkin along U.S. Highway 59, which is part of the future Interstate 69 corridor. The drive to Houston takes roughly an hour and a half by highway.

What school district serves Livingston?

Livingston is served by Livingston ISD, the school district for the city and the surrounding Polk County area, which operates elementary, middle, and high school campuses serving students across the county seat and its outlying communities.

What attractions are near Livingston?

Livingston is near Lake Livingston State Park, the Sam Houston National Forest, and the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas reservation, which lies about 17 miles east of town. The city itself offers parks, an 18-hole golf course, and a municipal airport.

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About Livingston

Real Estate & Housing

Livingston's housing stock reflects its small-town East Texas setting. In town, single-family homes on modest, tree-shaded lots dominate, with ranch-style and traditional designs common. Around Lake Livingston and its coves, lakefront homes, weekend cabins, and waterfront lots cater to recreational buyers and retirees. The outskirts offer rural acreage, wooded parcels, and manufactured housing, giving the area a wide range of options. Overall, Livingston provides a lower-density, affordable alternative to the Houston metro for those who want space and proximity to the lake and forest.

Neighborhoods

Livingston's neighborhoods cluster around the historic downtown and county courthouse, with older homes on gridded streets near the center. Established subdivisions extend outward along the main highways, offering conventional single-family homes. The most distinctive residential settings lie along Lake Livingston, where lakefront communities and private docks cater to both full-time residents and weekend lake-home owners. Rural roads east and south of town open into wooded acreage and small acreage communities, reflecting the surrounding Piney Woods landscape and the area's recreational character.

Lifestyle in Livingston

Livingston offers an unhurried East Texas pace centered on lake life, the Piney Woods, and small-town community traditions. Residents spend weekends fishing, boating, and camping at Lake Livingston, and the Sam Houston National Forest provides a wooded backdrop for hiking and hunting. The town's amenities — an 18-hole golf course, parks, ball fields, a bowling alley, and a public library — serve as everyday gathering places. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's presence adds a cultural dimension to the region. The town's economy revolves around county government, timber, services, and lake-area tourism, giving it a grounded, close-knit character.

Schools & Education

Livingston is served by Livingston ISD, the school district for the city and the surrounding Polk County area, operating elementary, middle, and high school campuses. The district serves a largely rural student population across the county seat and its outlying communities. Families relocating to Livingston typically confirm school assignments by specific address, as the district's attendance zones extend beyond the city into the surrounding Piney Woods communities.

Getting Around

Livingston sits along U.S. Highway 59, a major East Texas corridor that is part of the future Interstate 69 route, connecting the town to Houston roughly 74 miles to the southwest and Lufkin about 46 miles to the north. State highways link Livingston to surrounding Polk County communities and the Lake Livingston area. The town maintains a municipal airport for general aviation. Because the region is rural, most residents rely on personal vehicles for commuting and errands, with Houston reachable in about an hour and a half by highway.

Parks & Recreation

Recreation in Livingston revolves around Lake Livingston and the surrounding Piney Woods. Lake Livingston State Park offers fishing, boating, swimming, camping, and more than 10 miles of hiking trails at the edge of the Sam Houston National Forest. The national forest itself provides hunting, off-road trails, and horseback riding. In town, residents enjoy an 18-hole golf course, lighted tennis courts, ball fields, and parks. The Alabama-Coushatta Tribe's reservation and cultural attractions add to the area's recreational and educational offerings, making the region a destination for both outdoor enthusiasts and day-trippers from Houston.

MARKET SNAPSHOT

The Market at a Glance

How homes have been selling here over the last 90 days.

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Went Under Contract 0
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payments Median Sale Price $65,000 —
square_foot Price per Sq Ft $203
schedule Avg Days on Market 220
sell Homes Sold 1
percent Sale-to-List Ratio 88.0%
inventory_2 Months of Inventory 949.1

Price & Sales History

Market data reflects closed sales over the last 90 days and is provided for informational purposes.

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255 Peninsula Drive For Sale $999,999
255 Peninsula Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 3 Baths 2435 Sq Ft Built 2023 90957934
189 Wendy Way For Sale $474,900
189 Wendy Way
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 3 Baths 1999 Sq Ft Built 1984 20288879
235 South Circle Drive For Sale $619,900
235 South Circle Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2844 Sq Ft Built 1978 19955084
1012 W Jones Street For Sale $424,900
1012 W Jones Street
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1862 Sq Ft Built 2022 48164892
245 Water Oak For Sale $160,000
245 Water Oak
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1100 Sq Ft Built 2022 92985465
1035 Fm 3277 For Sale $950,000
1035 Fm 3277
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2321 Sq Ft Built 2020 13922776
291 Buffalo Court For Sale $124,900
291 Buffalo Court
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1368 Sq Ft Built 1987 69504078
2075 Mangum Road For Sale $120,000
2075 Mangum Road
Livingston, TX 77351
1 Beds 1 Baths 768 Sq Ft Built 2024 52693750
173 W George Jones Road For Sale $279,900
173 W George Jones Road
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 3 Baths 3445 Sq Ft Built 1997 54074138
185 Bayview Lane For Sale $469,000
185 Bayview Lane
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1474 Sq Ft Built 2011 81520335
113 Longleaf For Sale $99,900
113 Longleaf
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 1 Baths 711 Sq Ft Built 1983 15007939
129 Jack Circle For Sale $125,000
129 Jack Circle
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1787 Sq Ft Built 2001 58528126
289 Fm 350 For Sale $374,500
289 Fm 350
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1400 Sq Ft Built 1984 39837595
445 Loop Drive For Sale $255,000
445 Loop Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 2 Baths 1076 Sq Ft Built 2008 6828890
1008 Houston Avenue For Rent $750
1008 Houston Avenue
Livingston, TX 77351
1 Beds 1 Baths 1232 Sq Ft Built 1960 43358253
309 Lucy For Sale $179,900
309 Lucy
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 2 Baths 1384 Sq Ft Built 1972 24827563
257 Hollow Oak For Sale $150,000
257 Hollow Oak
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 1 Baths Built 1980 93716665
340 Tree Monkey Road For Sale $539,000
340 Tree Monkey Road
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1200 Sq Ft Built 2021 18313331
215 Lazy Oak Drive For Sale $230,000
215 Lazy Oak Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1152 Sq Ft Built 1994 26811391
190 Lake View Lane For Sale $164,500
190 Lake View Lane
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 1 Baths 924 Sq Ft Built 1974 7806312
203 Summer Haven For Sale $374,500
203 Summer Haven
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 2 Baths 1875 Sq Ft Built 2020 21357191
250 Wood Haven Haven For Sale $245,000
250 Wood Haven Haven
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 2 Baths 1711 Sq Ft Built 1977 92695780
160 Kennedy Drive For Sale $1,200,000
160 Kennedy Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1873 Sq Ft Built 1984 98874823
186 Ricky Road For Sale $455,000
186 Ricky Road
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 2 Baths 1956 Sq Ft Built 2025 97083415
507 W Lake Shore Drive For Sale $995,000
507 W Lake Shore Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 3 Baths 4161 Sq Ft Built 2009 61092214
268 Sunrise Drive For Sale $299,990
268 Sunrise Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1843 Sq Ft Built 1993 43230889
643 Southcreek Park For Sale $529,900
643 Southcreek Park
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 2611 Sq Ft Built 2024 75662930
186 Village Cove Loop For Sale $275,000
186 Village Cove Loop
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1652 Sq Ft Built 2020 93377580
282 Route 66 For Sale $89,000
282 Route 66
Livingston, TX 77351
1 Beds 256 Sq Ft Built 2025 69616357
275 Fairview E For Sale $219,900
275 Fairview E
Livingston, TX 77351
1 Beds 1 Baths 320 Sq Ft Built 2022 36925801
140 Pine Valley Drive For Sale $220,000
140 Pine Valley Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 3 Baths 2196 Sq Ft Built 1981 90588041
150 Bay Haven Boulevard For Sale $265,000
150 Bay Haven Boulevard
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 3 Baths 1630 Sq Ft Built 1985 23215109
701 Mockingbird Hills For Sale $159,000
701 Mockingbird Hills
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 2 Baths 1108 Sq Ft Built 1980 55218229
214 Mills Drive For Sale $259,900
214 Mills Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1515 Sq Ft Built 1979 40982476
210 Holly Lake W For Sale $160,000
210 Holly Lake W
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 1 Baths 1200 Sq Ft Built 1975 74396148
270 Legend Lane For Sale $360,000
270 Legend Lane
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 2.5 Baths 1893 Sq Ft Built 2026 85660069
278 Shelter Cove Drive For Sale $269,000
278 Shelter Cove Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 1 Baths 1336 Sq Ft Built 1970 82945363
100 Edgewater Drive #44 For Sale $219,000
100 Edgewater Drive #44
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1590 Sq Ft Built 1972 6228846
250 Wood Haven Haven For Rent $2,000
250 Wood Haven Haven
Livingston, TX 77351
2 Beds 2 Baths 1711 Sq Ft Built 1977 41630934
242 Lamenda Avenue For Sale $189,000
242 Lamenda Avenue
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1872 Sq Ft Built 1975 29550918
903 S Houston Avenue For Sale $749,000
903 S Houston Avenue
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 3 Baths 4454 Sq Ft Built 2014 29959332
578 Dove Island For Sale $789,000
578 Dove Island
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 3.5 Baths 3068 Sq Ft Built 2022 70626374
4000 Fm 3277 For Sale $475,000
4000 Fm 3277
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1968 Sq Ft Built 1994 68288716
300 Water View Drive For Sale $245,500
300 Water View Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1510 Sq Ft Built 1981 58856867
146 Oak Circle For Sale $232,000
146 Oak Circle
Livingston, TX 77351
4 Beds 2 Baths 1418 Sq Ft Built 2022 39914768
183 Mesquite For Sale $160,000
183 Mesquite
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 912 Sq Ft Built 2020 51192182
211 Woodstock For Rent $1,500
211 Woodstock
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1280 Sq Ft Built 2021 29013982
238 Bluff Drive For Sale $369,000
238 Bluff Drive
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1558 Sq Ft Built 1985 79218838
264 Buck Owens Road For Sale $150,000
264 Buck Owens Road
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2 Baths 1188 Sq Ft Built 2001 40646900
827 Magnolia St For Sale $699,000
827 Magnolia St
Livingston, TX 77351
3 Beds 2.5 Baths 3018 Sq Ft Built 1972 13877805
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