Located in Victoria county, the Texas city of Victoria has had a long and colorful history that stretches back to the sixteenth century when an expedition of Spanish settlers were shipwrecked on the Gulf of Mexico and stumbled on to what would become the Guadalupe River. Incorporated as a city on May 17, 1836, the city of Victoria would become one of the most unique cities in all of the Lone Star State.

Located besides the Guadalupe River, Victoria can be found in south-central Texas approximately 30 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Commonly referred to as the Crossroads of South Texas, chances are that you have passed Victoria if you have driven through Texas on the U.S. Highways 59, 77, and 87. Conveniently close to such major Texas cities as Houston, Austin, San Anotonio, and Corpus Christi, Victoria serves the needs of the person that wants to live close to a big city without living in one.

The county seat of Victoria county, Victoria is a regional hub for shopping, medical, business, education, and entertainment. Boasting a safe and relaxed atmosphere, Victoria is an excellent place to raise a family. With excellent outdoors opportunity and rapid development, Victoria is one of Texas' fastest growing cities.

If you're looking for great neighbourhoods, Victoria is full of them. With some of the nicest houses in Texas, Victoria is widely considered as one of the best places to live in all of Texas.