Texas City Bay

Texas City Bay is a Kroger-anchored community shopping center spanning 224,884 square feet along Palmer Highway in Texas City, Texas. Developed and managed by Brixmor Property Group, this open-air retail destination serves as a vital shopping hub for the industrial community of Texas City, strategically positioned near the third-largest oil refinery in the United States and the 15th largest port in the nation. The center features a strong mix of national retailers including Burlington, Harbor Freight Tools, Planet Fitness, and Five Below, complemented by essential services and dining options like Taco Bell, Baytown Seafood Restaurant, and Smoothie King. With high visibility from over 29,000 vehicles daily on Palmer Highway and 30,000 vehicles on Highway 146, Texas City Bay benefits from its prime location just 30 miles southeast of Houston and 10 miles north of Galveston. The center's tenant roster reflects the practical needs of its working-class community, offering everything from grocery shopping and fitness facilities to automotive services, medical care, and value-oriented retail, making it an indispensable resource for local residents and the thousands of refinery and port employees in the area.

Texas City Bay serves a diverse working-class community anchored by the nearby Marathon Texas City Refinery employees and Port of Texas City workers. The primary trade area within 3 miles shows average household incomes of $85,876, with a population of 45,874 residents representing blue-collar industrial workers, young families, and service industry employees. The center attracts value-conscious shoppers seeking everyday necessities and affordable retail options, with strong daytime traffic from the 1,500+ refinery employees and port workers who frequent the center for convenience shopping and quick-service dining during work hours.