Goodfellow AFB, TX - Nearby Cities

San Angelo, TX
San Angelo is a city of 92,000 people and is home to the Goodfellow Air Force Base. Located just 10 miles from the base, the city offers military personnel and their families a convenient place to live and work. The base was founded during World War II as a pilot training ground, and the town grew rapidly with the economy boost from the nearby operations. The city is also home to Texas Tech University and has a transit system that runs 5 bus routes to allow easy access in and out of the city.

Homes for sale in the area start at $175,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $485 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Hampton Inn and the La Quinta Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $59 a night.

Local attractions include the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts which houses permanent art collections as well as hosting traveling exhibitions. The artistry is to enhance and educate visitor's experience of the local area and rural community. Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum is also nearby and was once a notorious bordello from 1902 to 1946. The home was preserved as a museum offering a peek into the risque past and the entertainment venues of another time.

Grape Creek, TX
Grape Creek has a population of 3,000 people and is located in Tom Green County, Texas. With a small community located just a short distance from the Goodfellow Air Force Base, the town offers an educational experience that has an ideal student to teacher ratio. The town offers a more peaceful, laid-back approach to living and an easy commute for those who work on base. Located within a short drive of more metropolitan cities, Grape Creek is the best of both worlds for those looking to relocate to the area.

Homes for sale in the area start at $125,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $480 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as the Comfort Suites and the Springhill Suites offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $129 a night.

Local attractions include the Railway Museum which opened to the public in 1997. The purpose of the museum is to preserve and display the Orient-Santa Fe Depot properties. The historic building was first built in 1907, and the railroad continued to operate from what is now the museum until 1985. The San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts is also nearby exhibiting both permanent and traveling art exhibits to educate those in the area about the local artistry and heritage.

Wall, TX
Wall is named for one of the first postmasters in the area and has a current population of 250 people. The small community is located just 9 miles from the Goodfellow Air Force Base and offers military personnel and civilians a prime location to live with an easy commute to work. Wall was originally a producer of cotton and grain in the local area. The quaint small-town atmosphere still exists today making it an intimate and peaceful place to reside.

Homes for sale in the area start at $149,000 for a 2 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $690 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as America's Best Value and the La Quinta Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $59 a night.

Local attractions include the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts which houses permanent art collections as well as hosting traveling exhibitions. The artistry is to enhance and educate visitor's experience of the local area and rural community. Miss Hattie's Bordello Museum is also nearby and was once a notorious bordello from 1902 to 1946. The home was preserved as a museum offering a peek into the risque past and the entertainment venues of another time.

Christoval, TX
Christoval is a small town in Texas with a population of 422 people. It is located about 20 miles south of San Angelo. The water supply to the local area is supplied by the South Concho River. The Goodfellow Air Force Base is located about 9 miles from the town which makes Christoval a prime location for military personnel and their families who are looking for a more permanent place to live.

Homes for sale in the area start at $179,000 for a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home. Rentals in the area start at a monthly rate of $495 for a 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit. Hotels such as America's Best Value and the La Quinta Inn offer temporary lodging for visitors. Amenities include free high-speed internet and complimentary breakfasts with rates starting at $59 a night.

Local attractions include the River Walk in San Angelo. The newly revitalized waterfront area offers picturesque views of the Concho River and the 4 miles of hiking trails, jogging paths, and outdoor gardens. Local artists perform in the nearby arena highlighting the downtown artistic center. The Concho Valley Country Fair is held annually and offers visitors with families many unique dining, gaming, and outdoor exhibits highlighting the local venues.